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Hallie Schneir

Deputy Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls
Hallie Schneir serves as the Deputy Director of the White House Council on Women and Girls. Previously, Hallie served as the Associate Director of Public Engagement in the Office of Public Engagement, where she worked in partnership with the Council on Women and Girls to ensure that women, girls, and the people who care about them are connected to the policies and programs of the federal government. Prior to joining the Office of Public Engagement, Hallie spent two years at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in the office of Secretary Eric K. Shinseki. Hallie joined the Obama for America campaign in Iowa in March 2007, before finishing the 2008 campaign in North Carolina. Hallie is a proud graduate of Barnard College.

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The Affordable Care Act Means Peace of Mind for Moms

President Obama and the First Lady meet with a group of moms (and one aunt) in the Oval Office to talk about how health reform has benefitted their families.
December 19, 2013 at 1:31 PM ET

First Lady Michelle Obama Speaks at the International Women of Courage Awards

On International Women's Day, the First Lady honors 10 Women of Courage who have committed themselves to fighting for the world as they know it should be.
March 8, 2012 at 12:59 PM ET

Open for Questions: Women’s Entrepreneurship

Women-owned businesses are one of the fastest growing segments of the small business community, but women continue to face challenges, including access to capital and lack of opportunities to grow. Ask questions and learn more about the federal government’s policies and programs that are designed to help women entrepreneurs.
December 14, 2011 at 1:14 PM ET

Recruiting and Retaining Women in STEM

On December 9th at 3:30pm, the White House will honor individuals who help to recruit and retain “Women in STEM,” or Science-Technology-Engineering-and Math, as this week's “Champions of Change.” President Obama has made it a priority to recruit and retain women in STEM in his Administration as well. Leading up to this Friday’s event, we will be featuring a number of key women in STEM in the Obama Administration, beginning with our fantastic EPA Administrator (and Engineer!), Lisa Jackson.
December 5, 2011 at 10:16 AM ET

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Statement by Vice President Biden on the Anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
November 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM ET

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