Rhonda Keenum
| Rhonda Keenum | |
|---|---|
| Director of the Office of Public Liaison | |
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In office May 25, 2005 – March 20, 2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Lezlee Westine |
| Succeeded by | Julie Cram |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1961 (age 54–55) Booneville, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mark Keenum |
| Alma mater | Mississippi State University, Starkville |
Rhonda Newman Keenum (born 1961) is a lobbyist for The WIT Group and former Republican operative who worked for President George W. Bush.[1]
Career
Rhonda Keenum served as Director of the Office of Public Liaison from August 2006 to February.[2] She was also Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service, where she managed operations dedicated to assisting American companies to export and succeed in global markets.
Prior to joining the Administration, Ms. Keenum served as Senior Vice President of Edelman Public Relations. Earlier in her career, she worked for Congressman Roger Wicker as his Administrative Assistant and Press Secretary. Keenum also served as Deputy Director of Convention and Meetings at the Republican National Committee.
Personal Life
Rhonda Keenum is married to Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Lezlee Westine |
Director of the Office of Public Liaison 2005–2007 |
Succeeded by Julie Cram |
Special Counsel to the President, Special Assistant to the President, Assistant to the President for Public Liaison, Assistant to the President for Public Outreach, Assistant to the President for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs |  | |