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Karen Finney, Political Consultant
Finney presented on communications to WeLead2023. A respected television commentator, leading political and communications strategist and spirited thought leader, Finney has thrived at the intersection of politics, media, and cultural change for over 25 years. Her unique career includes roles as top Democratic communications strategist and spokesperson; political commentator for CNN and MSNBC; television and radio host; inspirational public speaker; business and communications advisor; political polling and research; advocate for social justice and civil rights; and White House staffer. She brings a diverse combination of skills and experience to her current work as a political commentator for CNN, columnist and consultant working with non-profit, for-profit, and political clients.
Finney also serves on the boards of several national organizations that reflect her commitment to empowering women, illuminating tough issues from different perspectives, and supporting the next generation of leaders. She is the Vice Chair of the NARAL P
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Karen Finney
Karen Finney most recently served as Senior Advisor for Communications and Political Outreach and Senior Spokesperson for Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign. Additionally she was Communications Director for Senator Tim Kaine, the Vice Presidential nominee. From her experience working in media, national politics, political and communications strategy in both the public and private sectors, Finney brings a unique perspective to her work. Finney hosted her own television show on MSNBC, “Disrupt with Karen Finney”, where she also worked as a contributor and political analyst for five years. Her work also includes four presidential campaigns, service in the the Clinton White House, and Hillary Clinton’s first New York Senate race. As an independent consultant Finney worked with political and corporate clients in the United States and globally on message development, crisis communications, branding, public affairs and strategy. Her international work included a joint project with the French American Foundation and the American Embassy working with minor
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Karen Finney
American political consultant
Karen Finney (born August 15,[1] 1967)[2] is an American political consultant and spokesperson for the Clinton 2016 presidential campaign. She was a political commentator for MSNBC and hosted the show Disrupt with Karen Finney.
Early life and education
Finney was born in New York to an African-American father who worked as a civil rights lawyer and a white mother who worked as a labor negotiator. Through her mother, she is related to the Confederate Civil War general, Robert E. Lee.[3] As a child, she moved to California with her mother, and attended the University of California, Los Angeles.[4]
Career
Finney served four years as the spokesperson and Director of Communications at the Democratic National Committee. She has also written for The Hill,[5] is a commentator for Politico,[6] MSNBC, and The Huffington Post.[7]
Finney served as Press Secretary for Hillary Clinton in the early 1990s.[8] She then moved into the priva
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