Jennifer Palmieri is a distinguished American political advisor and media personality, recognized for her impactful roles in communications within the Democratic Party. She began her career in the early 1990s as an intern for Congressman Leon Panetta, quickly advancing to serve as his special assistant during the Clinton administration. Her adept communication skills led her to become the Deputy White House Press Secretary, where she played a crucial role in shaping the administration’s messaging during President Bill Clinton’s final years in office.

Following her tenure in the White House, Palmieri became the National Press Secretary for the Democratic National Committee in 2002, where she was instrumental in developing strategies that focused on economic issues for congressional races. Her expertise was further showcased during the 2004 John Edwards presidential campaign, where she effectively communicated Edwards’ populist message to the media, establishing herself as a formidable presence in political communications.

In 2011, Palmieri transitioned to the Center for American Progress as Senior Vice President of Communications, where she was pivotal in providing research and strategic messaging for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. Her contributions were recognized when she was appointed as the White House Director of Communications from 2013 to 2015, where she was central to the administration’s post-midterms strategy and maintained a strong rapport with the press corps.

Palmieri’s most notable recent role was as the Director of Communications for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, where she advocated for increased press access and transparency. After the campaign, she co-hosted the political documentary series “The Circus” on Showtime from 2021 to 2023, further solidifying her status as a prominent voice in political discourse. Currently, she continues to influence the political landscape as a contributing editor for Vanity Fair and as a senior adviser to Doug Emhoff in Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.