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Cody Keenan
Field:
Communications, Political Science and Foreign Affairs
Focus Areas:
Brand and Reputation Management, Communication Skills, Communications Strategy, Crisis Communication, Political Campaigns, U.S. Political Elections
Contact:
Media Relations Contact:
Stephanie Kulke
Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Visiting Professor
About
Areas of Focus
- Presidential speeches
- Presidential rhetoric
- Political campaigns
- Speechwriting
Career
Keenan was a speechwriter for President Obama for 14 years, most recently as White House Chief Speechwriter and as Obama's post-presidential collaborator. He is a partner at leading speechwriting firm Fenway Strategies and visiting professor at Northwestern University, where he teaches speechwriting. His first book, "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America," became an instant New York Times Bestseller.