Melissa "Mel" Winter (born November 16, 1967)[1] is an American Democratic political aide who served as a senior advisor to First Lady Michelle Obama throughout the presidency of Barack Obama.[2]
Melissa Winter | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 16, 1967 |
| Alma mater | Skidmore College |
| Political party | Democratic |
Winter was born in Chicago but her family later moved to La Jolla, California, where she attended The Bishop's School, graduating in 1985.[3]
After graduating from Skidmore College, she moved to Washington, D.C., and began an 18-year career on Capitol Hill. She worked for then-Congressman Norman Mineta for seven years as a Staff Assistant and Executive Assistant before joining the staff of Senator Joe Lieberman. Winter was Senator Lieberman's Traveling Aide during his time as the Democratic candidate for Vice President in the 2000 election. She later served as Director of Scheduling for Lieberman's 2004 presidential campaign.
In 2007, Winter was Mrs. Obama's first hire on the Obama presidential campaign. She served as a close aide to Mrs. Obama throughout the 2008 campaign. After the election, Winter was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff to the First Lady and was later promoted to Senior Advisor to the First Lady.
Since leaving the White House, Winter continues to serve as Mrs. Obama's personal Chief of Staff.[4]
References
edit- ^ Allen, Mike (16 November 2008). "65 days to Inauguration – 'Oh, Obama!' baby boom?" (Blog). Mike Allen's Playbook. The Politico. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
- ^ "President-elect Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama announce more key White House staff". change.gov. Office of the President-elect. 24 November 2008. Archived from the original (Press release) on 24 November 2008. Retrieved November 24, 2008.
- ^ Staff (2008-12-03). "Bishop's grad Winter to work for First Lady". La Jolla Light. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- ^ "Melissa Winter - Chief of Staff to Michelle Obama - Office of Barack and Michelle Obama".
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