About Huma
Career spanning public service and national politics. Began as intern in Hillary Clinton's First Lady office in 1996, followed by four years in the White House. Subsequently served as senior advisor to Senator Clinton and traveling chief of staff for her 2008 presidential campaign. Appointed deputy chief of staff at the U.S. Department of State in 2009. Served as vice chair of Hillary for America in 2016. Currently serves as Hillary Clinton's chief of staff. Born in the United States and raised in Saudi Arabia, relocated to the U.S. in 1993. Resides in New York City with her son Jordan.
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Politician / DiplomatSpeakerAuthorJournalist / CommentatorConsultant / AdvisorMuslim American ExperiencePersonal GrowthPoliticsPublic ServiceWomen In Politics
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- Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of State
- Vice Chair of Hillary for America 2016 campaign
- Senior Advisor to Senator Hillary Clinton
- Chief of Staff to Hillary Clinton
- Author of memoir Both/And: A Life in Many Worlds
- Public speaker on politics and personal growth
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