Inside the East Wing: The Role of the First Lady

What are the legacies and impacts of presidential spouses who occupy the East Wing? How do First Ladies influence our nation? Will Melania Trump become First Lady again? Will Doug Emhoff become the first ever First Gentleman? Join the USC Center for the Political Future for an in-depth conversation about the influence of presidential First Ladies on politics, policy, and American society. The event includes a free lunch. Join us Thursday, October 3 in the University Club Scriptorium. Lunch service begins at 12:30 pm. The discussion takes place from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.

CPF Director Bob Shrum will moderate this discussion between featured panelists:

Anita McBride - Director of the First Ladies Initiative at American University; former Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush (2005-2009); Former Director of White House Personnel under presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush

Noelia Rodriguez - Chief of Staff at Metrolink; Former Press Secretary and Director of Communications for First Lady Laura Bush; Former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles

Seating is limited, so register early! If you can’t make it in person, the discussion will also be Zoomed, live streamed on Facebook, video recorded for YouTube, and audio recorded for The Bully Pulpit podcast. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Host or Publisher USC Center for the Political Future / Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics