Minyon Moore
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Minyon Moore in Chicago, Illinois is a founder of America Coming Together
, and heads Dewey Square Group
's state and local practice. She was formerly Chief Operating Officer of the Democratic National Committee
, and before that, assistant to the President of the United States, Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, and Director of White House Political Affairs under President Bill Clinton
.
Before that, Moore worked as an advisor to the presidential campaigns of Rev. Jesse Jackson
in 1984 and 1988. She also served as Governor Michael Dukakis
' National Deputy Field Director.
Moore was a senior political consultant to the 2008 Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign, and was considered a member of her inner circle, "Hillaryland
".
Moore is a native of Chicago and has been a guest lecturer at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.
America Coming Together
America Coming Together was a liberal, political action, 527 group dedicated to get-out-the-vote activities. ACT did not specifically endorse any political party, but mostly worked on behalf of Democratic candidates. It was the largest 527 group in 2004 and was planning to be involved in future...
, and heads Dewey Square Group
Dewey Square Group
The Dewey Square Group is a Washington, DC and Boston consulting firm that works for both political and corporate clients as lobbyists and campaign strategists. It was founded by Chuck Campion, Michael Whouley, and Charlie Baker, who are currently principals of the firm.-External links:* * *...
's state and local practice. She was formerly Chief Operating Officer of the Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee
The Democratic National Committee is the principal organization governing the United States Democratic Party on a day to day basis. While it is responsible for overseeing the process of writing a platform every four years, the DNC's central focus is on campaign and political activity in support...
, and before that, assistant to the President of the United States, Director of the White House Office of Public Liaison, and Director of White House Political Affairs under President Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Inaugurated at age 46, he was the third-youngest president. He took office at the end of the Cold War, and was the first president of the baby boomer generation...
.
Before that, Moore worked as an advisor to the presidential campaigns of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Jesse Jackson
Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. is an African-American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. He was a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988 and served as shadow senator for the District of Columbia from 1991 to 1997. He was the founder of both entities that merged to...
in 1984 and 1988. She also served as Governor Michael Dukakis
Michael Dukakis
Michael Stanley Dukakis served as the 65th and 67th Governor of Massachusetts from 1975–1979 and from 1983–1991, and was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1988. He was born to Greek immigrants in Brookline, Massachusetts, also the birthplace of John F. Kennedy, and was the longest serving...
' National Deputy Field Director.
Moore was a senior political consultant to the 2008 Hillary Rodham Clinton presidential campaign, and was considered a member of her inner circle, "Hillaryland
Hillaryland
Hillaryland was the self-designated name of a group of core advisors to Hillary Rodham Clinton, when she was First Lady of the United States and again when, as United States Senator, she was one of the Democratic Party candidates for President in the 2008 election.The group included Huma Abedin,...
".
Moore is a native of Chicago and has been a guest lecturer at the Harvard University Kennedy School of Government.