1. Anita B McBride is an American academic and former government official who served in the White House under three presidential administrations, including as Chief of Staff to the First Lady of the United States under Laura Bush from 2005 to 2009.
10 Facts About Anita McBride
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Anita McBride is currently an executive-in-residence at American University School of Public Affairs, where she directs the First Ladies Initiative, focusing on the historical roles and contributions of first ladies in American politics and diplomacy.
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Anita McBride attended the University of Connecticut, initially pursuing pre-medical studies but later switching to international studies after realizing that her academic performance in science courses was not conducive to a medical career.
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Anita McBride subsequently participated in the American University Washington Semester Program to complete her degree requirements and further explore her interests in political science and governance.
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Anita McBride later joined the Republican National Committee as a volunteer before securing a role in the White House during the presidency of Ronald Reagan, initially working in correspondence review.
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Anita McBride held positions at the US Department of State, serving as the White House Liaison and as a senior advisor in the Bureau of International Organizations.
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Anita McBride co-founded the RAND African First Ladies Initiative and Fellowship program to support health and education initiatives in Africa.
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Anita McBride became an executive-in-residence at the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University School of Public Affairs, where she directs the First Ladies Initiative.
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Anita McBride is a member of several boards and councils, including the White House Historical Association and the US-Afghan Women's Council.
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Anita McBride met her husband, Tim Anita McBride, while working at the White House during the Reagan administration.