News & Views
How do you testify before the U.S. Congress, pitch a news story, run a business, show up in your community, fund a campaign, and still find time for Italian meatballs?
You learn to prioritize—and you learn to tell the truth. These posts are my take on what’s happening right now and the reinvigoration that came when I finally made time for myself. Explore the categories below—I’d love to hear from you.
The day I first met President Bush 41
I first met President George H.W. Bush ("Bush 41") at a fundraiser in Rome, New York. He was appearing on behalf of Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY). At age 23, I was making $13,000 a year as the receptionist to Congressman Boehlert, who represented my hometown of...
Remembering Barbara Bush, Former Campaign Staffer Shares a Story She Kept Secret for 34 Years
Not even my husband or son knew this story about Barbara Bush, but this really happened 34 years ago. #RIPBarbara
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Reducing Traffic Congestion and Keeping Kids Safe [Video]
Danville, CA -- I proudly served as the Program Manager for the Measure J Congestion Relief Agency (also known as TRAFFIX) from 2016 to 2018. My story with TRAFFIX started when my son was a freshman at Monte Vista High School. He rode the TRAFFIX bus from 2012...
What’s it like to work with Maria Shriver? Donna Lucas Knows.
Donna Lucas is one of the top 100 decision makers in the California State Capitol. Watch my interview with her at the Dole Institute of Politics.
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Interview with former Under Secretary of State Ellen Tauscher: Survivor, Leader, Public Servant [Video]
It was really important to me to include former Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher in the series on extraordinary women at the Dole Institute. I had seen Ellen in action as my representative in the U.S. Congress and watched her ascend to one of the highest levels of...
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Meet Ellie Schafer: Special Assistant to President Barack Obama [Video]
What's it like to meet the Pope? Or Jimmy Buffett? Ellie Schafer knows. She's the Director of the White House Visitor's Office and someone I have known for more than 20 years. She has a very unique and interesting story which began when she was the face of "Mr....