Join us on Thursday, October 28 at 5:00pm ET for a Study Group with IOP Resident Fellow Ashley Allison. 

A Seat At the Table!
This conversation will focus on how Valerie Jarrett found her seat at the table as the longest serving Senior Advisor to a President of the United States. The group will also discuss how she made sure during both Obama campaigns and during her 8 years at the White House as many voices could be heard and have their seat at the table while making important policy decisions. 

Ashley will be joined virtually by Valarie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to United States President Barack Obama and Assistant to the President for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs from (2009-2017). 

RSVP by 10:00am ET on 10/28. You must register through the form and a limited number of seats will be allocated for in-person participation. We will notify you at noon the day of the study group via your Harvard email whether you will be joining in-person or via Zoom. 

*AUDIENCE: These conversations are open to members of the Harvard community. Please RSVP with a valid Harvard email address.

*OFF-THE-RECORD: In keeping with our long tradition at the IOP to ensure honest and candid discussions of politics, all IOP study groups are off-the-record.

*The Institute of Politics is strictly observing all HKS COVID health and safety protocols. HKS buildings are closed to the public and attendance will be limited to the room capacity. You will be asked to show a Harvard ID prior to entry and doors to the space will open 10 minutes before the start time. Unvaccinated persons should make every effort to practice social distancing. Everyone must wear a mask indoors. No eating or drinking is permitted at indoor events.