David Helfenbein (born August 1, 1986) is a strategic communication expert focused on public affairs and crisis communication and a former staffer for Secretary Hillary Clinton.[1][2]
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| Born | August 1, 1986 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) Washington University in St. Louis (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Strategic communications |
| Website | Official website |
Early life and education edit
Helfenbein graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where he double majored in political science and communication and public service.[3] He was also educated at Washington University School of Law.[4][5] His college thesis, entitled "Political Polarization in America, Through the Eyes of a President," included an interview with Ambassador Jon Huntsman Jr. and former President Bill Clinton, among others.[6]
Career edit
At age 21, he was featured in The New York Times for working for Clinton for 8 years, from the time when he started "Kids 4 Hillary" at age 13.[3] He first met Clinton while attending Robert E. Bell Middle School in Chappaqua, New York where the Clintons had recently moved.[3] He later talked his way into a meeting with her where he offered to work on her Senate campaign. After founding Kids 4 Hillary, he would later work for Clinton in capacities of Senate page, intern, and staff member.[3]
In 2015, Politico mentioned him in a story about "The 11 gushiest emails in Hillary's inbox," where, in an email, he thanked Clinton for "Not only the mentorship and guidance but the continuous opportunities to learn."[7][8] He is the former host of The Gaggle Podcast.[9]
References edit
- ^ Bernstein, Leandra. "Pelosi eyes Speaker's gavel while facing House Democratic insurgency". WJLA. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ "Tillerson's Loss May Be U.S. Cyber Gain if Pompeo Takes Control (1)". www.bna.com. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Lombardi, Kate Stone (February 3, 2008). "8-Year Clinton Veteran (and Yes, He's Just 21)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Tobias, Jimmy. "On the Campaign Trail | Eight years later, still committed to Clinton's cause". Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ Kowarski, Ilana (February 5, 2018). "Use Law School Education for Nonlegal Jobs". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ David, Helfenbein (2008). "Political Polarization in America, Through the Eyes of a President". ScholarlyCommons.
- ^ "The 11 gushiest emails in Hillary's inbox". POLITICO. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ "Kissing Up 101: What a student of influence can learn from the Clinton emails – The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ Paybarah, Azi (April 19, 2016). "PRIMARY DAY action -- DE BLASIO's dodge -- MAGGIE HABERMAN's early start". POLITICO.