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  • Chairman, Democratic National Committee (2005-2009)
  • 79th Governor of Vermont (1991-2003)
  • Founder, Democracy for America
  • Contributor, MSNBC

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Dean’s groundbreaking campaign for the U.S. Presidency and subsequent four years as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee provided him with both an insider's view and a reformer's commitment to the economy, foreign trade policy and international relations. His 12 years as Governor of Vermont and his Chairmanship of the National Governor's Association have given him a vast knowledge of domestic issues. Prior to entering the political realm, Dean was a physician and used that expertise during his political career as a champion of healthcare reform. Today, he uses his dual knowledge of politics and healthcare to speak on the current issues. 

His skillful stewardship of the party as Democratic National Committee chair began in 2005 and continued through the inauguration of President Barack Obama. As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Governor Dean made the Democratic Party competitive in every race, in every district, in every state and territory, while integrating national and state party operations and standing up for Democrats' core values.

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • Temple Anshe Amunim
  • Consumer Healthcare Products Association
  • UBS AG
  • Franklin and Marshall College
  • Providence Health & Services California
  • Brandeis University
  • DTC Perspectives, Inc.
  • CU Distinguished Speakers Board
  • University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Create Connections Networking and Lobbying GmbH
Rave Reviews About Howard Dean
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Howard Dean was a wonderful, engaging, and charismatic speaker with the students as well as the audience. He was able to talk about the Obama administration as well as healthcare, and the students found him interesting on many levels. We had a 500+ turnout last night.

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"It was a great evening and Governor Dean did an amazing job!"

-Temple Anshe Amunim

"Everything went well. Governor Dean was very easy to work with and did a great job onstage. He also had a nice rapport with Governor Leavitt. "

-Consumer Healthcare Products Association

"Everything went very well! Both Governor Dean and Senator Frist were great to work with on-site. The audience was very engaged and we received several positive comments from our clients on the discussion."

-UBS AG

"It was a fantastic event. We had nearly 900 people, and I've heard from many of my colleagues here that it was the best event in years at the college. "

-Franklin and Marshall College

"Governor Dean hit a homerun. Really a GREAT speaker for a medical audience. "

-Providence Health & Services California

"The event with Governor Dean went very well. The students at the dinner and reception had a great time meeting him individually and the talk was a great success. The room was packed with about 400 students, and Governor Dean took questions for more than 45 minutes after the talk had concluded. Everyone who participated had a great experience with Dean's visit to Brandeis. "

-Brandeis University

"I just wanted to thank you Governor Dean for everything. Our conference was a success and Governor Dean was a big part of it. It was pleasure to work with Governor Dean who was kind, agreeable and completely cooperative. An absolute joy to work with! "

-DTC Perspectives, Inc.

"We had our most successful event yet, and have received nothing but great feedback from students and the community. You helped us achieve our mission of intellectually stimulating the student boy and surrounding community, and we really appreciate it. "

-CU Distinguished Speakers Board

"Our event was our most successful yet. We sold out Macky Auditorium and had about 150 guests in our over-flow. Everything ran smoothly, and we had a great response...have heard nothing but great things regarding the event, and Mr. Dean and Mr. Rove were a pleasure to host."

-University of Colorado at Boulder

"Howard Dean was a huge enrichment to this year’s program. There was no one better to give political and economic outlooks for the coming years. "

-Create Connections Networking and Lobbying GmbH

"Governor Dean's appearance here was a great experience. Despite poor weather and midterm exams, we were able to get around 500 people out to the speech which received almost overwhelmingly positive reviews. The audience really enjoyed when Gov. Dean spoke passionately about the policies he has fought so hard on behalf of during his illustrious career. The reception beforehand was absolutely incredible, as the event volunteers thoroughly enjoyed their time getting to meet Gov. Dean. Additionally, the book signing went very well, as everybody found him to be engaging and pleasant to meet. "

-Fordham University

"The program was a 'home run' and I appreciate all that you did. "

-DePauw University

"He was wonderful. Great verbal feedback from our clients. Very personable and open to talking and engaging the audience. He got them energized... "

- EDS (a global technology services provider)

"Gov. Dean was extremely well received by the approximately 600 attendees... Howard has been a key player in national politics for the past 6 years (and a Washington insider for the past 4), and...[the attendees] were delighted to see the governor, happy to hear him speak, and gave him a standing ovation. He is also, of course, a great speaker, and was very flexible about content. "

-California Medical Association

"The event was a great success! We filled our largest auditorium to capacity with 1,700 people. This was the first time since I have been at Stanford that we have filled that venue, so it was a tremendous success. People really enjoyed the event and had great things to say about [Howard] Dean afterwards. "

-Stanford University

"As you can tell from the audience members, they were very much looking forward to your presentation. What was evident to the audience was your total command and knowledge of the complexities as well as some of the possible solutions to the problems today. The topic and your wise insights into it provided a continued discussion at the reception which included ideas that have not been explored from that perspective by previous speakers. All aspects of the program - the press conference, the lecture, and the Arts & Ideas Forum went extremely well. The students, the audience and the board appreciated the generosity of your time and we thank you again for contributing to a most successful evening."

-The Dowmel Foundation
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Talks & Conversations with Howard Dean
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Less Politics, More Results

Drawing on his extensive experience as a former Governor, Democratic National Committee Chairman and Presidential candidate, Governor HOWARD DEAN delivers a sharp, in-season speech to help groups and businesses plan for the future. His presentation brings the current debates into focus and offers a ...

Drawing on his extensive experience as a former Governor, Democratic National Committee Chairman and Presidential candidate, Governor HOWARD DEAN delivers a sharp, in-season speech to help groups and businesses plan for the future. His presentation brings the current debates into focus and offers a closer look at the impact the economy, budget deficit, healthcare, and the future of Social Security and Medicare are having on the country, and what to expect from the next four years.

America's Domestic and International Challenges

Drawing on his extensive experience as a former Governor, Democratic National Committee Chairman and Presidential candidate, HOWARD DEAN sheds light on the issues that should be on every organization's radar. Touching on issues including the economy, healthcare, energy, foreign trade policy, interna ...

Drawing on his extensive experience as a former Governor, Democratic National Committee Chairman and Presidential candidate, HOWARD DEAN sheds light on the issues that should be on every organization's radar. Touching on issues including the economy, healthcare, energy, foreign trade policy, international relations, and more, Dean provides an illuminating and comprehensive overview of our political future. 

America’s Healthcare Reform

A long-standing champion of healthcare reform, HOWARD DEAN originally entered politics to try to get universal coverage in the U.S. and instituted an innovative healthcare plan as Governor of Vermont. Dr. Dean offers an experienced and dual perspective as physician and politician to the discussion o ...

A long-standing champion of healthcare reform, HOWARD DEAN originally entered politics to try to get universal coverage in the U.S. and instituted an innovative healthcare plan as Governor of Vermont. Dr. Dean offers an experienced and dual perspective as physician and politician to the discussion of health reform in America. Praise for this presentation: Howard Dean was the featured speaker at Providence Health & Services California, Inc.'s continuing medical education event, and his presentation before 300 physicians and senior leadership earned high marks from the host: "Howard hit a homerun. Really a GREAT speaker for a medical audience."

The Internet Revolution 2.0: A New Age of Politics

The internet has been a driving force in many successful political campaigns in recent years. Building on HOWARD DEAN’s campaign to usher in a new era of politics—an era where a base of grassroots supporters, combined with cutting edge technology, fundamentally altered the way campaigns are run in A ...

The internet has been a driving force in many successful political campaigns in recent years. Building on HOWARD DEAN’s campaign to usher in a new era of politics—an era where a base of grassroots supporters, combined with cutting edge technology, fundamentally altered the way campaigns are run in America - Governor Dean discusses the lessons learned and how the internet continues to change politics now.

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Howard Dean reveals the inner workings of the Presidency and policies affecting businesses and industries everywhere

Former Presidential Candidate and Chairman of the DNC, HOWARD DEAN, sheds light on the future of the Democratic party and the social and political climate. In his candid in-person and virtual talks, Dean brings audiences behind the proverbial curtain of state and national politics. His commentary on what shapes the national conversation reveals the inner workings of the Presidency and policies affecting businesses and industries everywhere. Wherever he speaks, audiences rave: "Governor Dean did an amazing job!” (Temple Anshe Amunim), "There was no one better to give political and economic outlooks for the coming years!" (Create Connections Networking and Lobbying GmbH); "Howard Dean was a wonderful, engaging, and charismatic speaker..." (The Dowmel Foundation)

Howard Dean receives rave reviews for speaking to audiences about healthcare

As a physician, HOWARD DEAN originally entered politics to fight for universal healthcare in the United States. He quickly grew his political career, becoming the 79th Governor of Vermont, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and running for president. In these positions, he used his dual perspective as a physician and a politician to push for healthcare reform, and instituted an innovative healthcare plan as governor. He also wrote a book about reforming healthcare, “Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform: How We Can Achieve Affordable Medical Care for Every American and Make Our Jobs Safer.” Now, drawing on his extensive experience in politics and healthcare, he delivers a sharp, in-season speech to help groups and businesses plan for the future. His presentation brings the current debates into focus, offers a closer look at the impact healthcare is having on the country, and discusses what to expect from the next four years, based on his insider view and commitment to reform. 

He frequently receives incredible reviews for his speeches on healthcare. "Howard hit a homerun. Really a GREAT speaker for a medical audience." (Providence Health & Services California) “Howard Dean was a wonderful, engaging, and charismatic speaker with the students as well as the audience. He was able to talk about the Obama administration as well as healthcare, and the students found him interesting on many levels. We had a 500+ turnout last night.” (The Dowmel Foundation)

Speaker Spotlight: Howard Dean 

HOWARD DEAN's groundbreaking campaign for the U.S. Presidency and subsequent four years as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee provided him with both an insider's view and a reformer's commitment to U.S. policy, the economy, and international relations. Having previously served 12 years as Governor of Vermont, Dean also has astute insights into more local issues and policy. A current contributor on MSNBC, Dean provides prescient insights into our future political landscape, diving into key issues such as taxes and trade, affordable healthcare, bipartisanship and more, with clarity and humor. Having been sought-out to speak everywhere from UBS to UChicago's Institute of Politics, Dean garners rave reviews such as: "Howard Dean was a huge enrichment to this year’s program. There was no one better to give political and economic outlooks for the coming years. "(Create Connections Networking and Lobbying GmbH); "Howard Dean was a wonderful, engaging, and charismatic speaker..." (The Dowmel Foundation)

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Books by Howard Dean
Winning Back America

Winning Back America

Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform: How We Can Achieve Affordable Medical Care for Every American and Make Our Jobs Safer

Howard Dean's Prescription for Real Healthcare Reform: How We Can Achieve Affordable Medical Care for Every American and Make Our Jobs Safer

You Have the Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy in America

You Have the Power: How to Take Back Our Country and Restore Democracy in America

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Press & Media
Opinion | I Ran for President as an Insurgent. I Support the DNC’s New Primary Calendar. - Politico Magazine
Howard Dean optimistic about democracy, but sees work still to be done - Addison County Independent
It’s time to expose the secret drug scam at the heart of American health care - Fortune
Howard Dean: Biden must restore seniors' access to essential medicines - Trib Live
Former Gov. Howard Dean On Ranked Choice Voting, Biden, COVID And Endorsing Mayor Weinberger - WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Howard Dean Calls For A New Generation of Democratic Leaders - NPR.org
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Biography

Howard Dean’s groundbreaking campaign for the U.S. Presidency and subsequent four years as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee have provided him with both an insider's view and a reformer's commitment to the economy, foreign trade policy and international relations. His 12 years as Governor of Vermont and his Chairmanship of the National Governor's Association have given him vast knowledge of domestic issues. His skillful stewardship of the party as Democratic National Committee chair began in 2005 and continued through the inauguration of President Barack Obama. As Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Governor Dean made the Democratic Party competitive in every race, in every district, in every state and territory, while integrating national and state party operations and standing up for Democrats' core values.

Dean currently serves as a Senior Strategic Advisor and Independent Consultant for the Government Affairs practice at Dentons where he focuses on healthcare and energy issues. He is a frequent contributor to MSNBC.

Dean also serves on the Board of the National Democratic Institute, a democracy building organization chaired by former Secretary of State Madeline Albright. He has extensive experience in Southeastern Europe including in Ukraine, Moldova, and the Balkans. He has also has an extensive knowledge of Iraqi and Iranian affairs, and has spent time in China and Myanmar as a result of his NDI activities. He has been active in anti human trafficking efforts in Asia and in the United States. He lectures frequently in Europe, and is currently teaching a course on the Politics of American Foreign Policy at the Jackson Institute at Yale.

Drawing on his extensive experience in politics and healthcare, Governor Dean delivers a sharp, in-season speech to help groups and businesses plan for the future. His presentation brings the current debates into focus and offers a closer look at the impact the economy, budget deficit, healthcare, and the future of Social Security and Medicare are having on the country, and what to expect from the next four years.

Governor Dean gained national prominence as a U.S. presidential candidate in 2004, and he served as the Governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003. During that time, he created a record that promoted equality and opportunity for his constituency employing a philosophy of fiscal responsibility advocating low taxes, reduced government spending and minimal government debt.   His successes prompted Governing magazine to proclaim him "Public Official of the Year" in 2002. His leadership roles also include turns as chairman of the National Governors' Association, the Democratic Governors' Association, and the New England Governors' Conference

He led the Democratic Party to success as Chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009. He is credited with pioneering an energetic 50-state strategy and the development of 21st century campaign tools that helped Democrats make historic gains in the 2006 and 2008 elections.

After achieving national prominence in his bid for the Democratic nomination for president, Governor Dean founded Democracy for America to build on the groundswell of support and the wave of new energy sweeping the Party, and continues to serve as a consultant to the organization. Since 2004, Democracy for America has been working with the grassroots to elect fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates to all levels of government - local, state, and federal - all over the country.

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