Ben Rhodes
Ben Rhodes served as deputy national security advisor to President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2017, overseeing communications, speechwriting, and global engagement.
He joined Obama's campaign in 2007 as a senior speechwriter and foreign policy advisor.
Previously, Rhodes worked for congressman Lee Hamilton and co-authored a book on the 9/11 Commission.
A New York native, he holds a BA from Rice University and an MFA from New York University.
Rhodes' role in the White House involved crafting speeches, shaping foreign policy narratives, and participating in key diplomatic initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal and normalizing relations with Cuba.
