Evelyn S. Lieberman
White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Born
1944
82 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Clinton administration, overseeing operations and communications. Held positions within the Democratic National Committee, contributing to campaign strategies. Served as a director for the National Park Service, focusing on policy and administration.
Served as Deputy Chief of Staff to President Bill Clinton
Directed the National Park Service
Worked with the Democratic National Committee
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