Heather Higginbottom
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Heather A. Higginbottom (born circa 1972) has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as Deputy Director of the federal Office of Management and Budget. On October 20, 2011, the United States Senate voted 64-36 to confirm her nomination to the post. Higginbottom previously had served as the Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy in the administration of Barack Obama
from 2009 to 2010 after serving on the Obama for America campaign.
degree at what is now called the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University
. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester
.
. She also served as the Deputy National Policy Director for the Kerry-Edwards Presidential Campaign for the primary and general elections.
After the 2004 election, Higginbottom founded and served as Executive Director of the American Security Project, a national security think tank. She began her career as an advocate with the national non-profit organization Communities In Schools
.
On November 24, 2008, it was announced that Higginbottom was appointed the Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council in the administration of President Barack Obama
.
On January 7, 2011, President Obama nominated Higginbottom to the position of Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. However, Senate Republicans united in opposing Higginbottom's nomination, citing her "lack of business and accounting experience," putting the ratification of her appointment in doubt.
Despite the controversy surrounding Higginbottom's nomination, the Senate voted to confirm Higginbottom in a 64-36 vote on October 20, 2011.
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
from 2009 to 2010 after serving on the Obama for America campaign.
Early life and education
Higginbottom attended Chenango Valley High School in Binghamton, NY. Higginbottom received her Master of Public PolicyMaster of Public Policy
The Master of Public Policy , one of several public policy degrees, is a master's level professional degree that provides training in policy analysis and program evaluation at public policy schools. The MPP program places a focus on the systematic analysis of issues related to public policy and the...
degree at what is now called the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University
George Washington University
The George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
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Career
From 1999 to 2007, Higginbottom served as legislative director for Senator John KerryJohn Kerry
John Forbes Kerry is the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts, the 10th most senior U.S. Senator and chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He was the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2004 presidential election, but lost to former President George W...
. She also served as the Deputy National Policy Director for the Kerry-Edwards Presidential Campaign for the primary and general elections.
After the 2004 election, Higginbottom founded and served as Executive Director of the American Security Project, a national security think tank. She began her career as an advocate with the national non-profit organization Communities In Schools
Communities In Schools
The Communities In Schools network is a federation of independent 501 organizations in 27 states and the District of Columbia that work to address the dropout epidemic. The organization identifies and mobilizes existing community resources and fosters cooperative partnerships for the benefit of...
.
On November 24, 2008, it was announced that Higginbottom was appointed the Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council in the administration of President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
.
On January 7, 2011, President Obama nominated Higginbottom to the position of Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. However, Senate Republicans united in opposing Higginbottom's nomination, citing her "lack of business and accounting experience," putting the ratification of her appointment in doubt.
Despite the controversy surrounding Higginbottom's nomination, the Senate voted to confirm Higginbottom in a 64-36 vote on October 20, 2011.
External links
- Profile of Heather Higginbottom, David McKay Wilson, Rochester Review, January-February 2009