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Meena HarrisAmerican lawyer, children's book author, producer and founder of the Phenomenal Woman campaign
Date of Birth: 20.10.1984
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Kamala Harris: An Attorney, Author, and Phenomenal Woman
- Early Life and Education
- Career: Phenomenal
- Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign
- Media and Production
- Children's Books
- Political Consulting
- Other Endeavors
- Personal Life
Kamala Harris: An Attorney, Author, and Phenomenal Woman
Kamala Harris, born October 20, 1984, is a multifaceted figure in American society. As an attorney, author, producer, and founder of the Phenomenal Woman campaign, she has made a significant impact in various fields.
Early Life and Education
Harris's family background is marked by activism and academic achievement. Her mother, Maya Harris, is an attorney and political commentator, while her aunt, Kamala Harris, serves as the 49th Vice President of the United States. Her grandparents were renowned for their work in civil rights and cancer research.
Harris graduated from Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland and earned a Bachelor's degree from Stanford University in 2006. She went on to obtain a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School in 2012.
Career: Phenomenal
In 2017, Harris founded Phenomenal, a fashion company inspired by Maya Angelou's poem of the same name. The company's mission is to empower women through fashion and philanthropy.
Phenomenal Woman Action Campaign
The Phenomenal Woman campaign, also founded by Harris in 2017, advocates for a range of social causes, including education, healthcare justice, criminal justice reform, gender equality in STEM, reproductive health, and political representation. It has garnered support from notable figures such as Serena Williams, Jessica Alba, and Viola Davis.
Media and Production
Harris's influence extends beyond fashion and activism. She operates Phenomenal Media for written content and Phenomenal Productions for video and visual content. In December 2020, she announced a partnership with Brad Jenkins to establish a production studio under Phenomenal Productions.
Children's Books
Harris has authored two children's books. "Kamala and Maya's Big Idea," published in 2020, is based on the real-life story of her mother and aunt. In January 2021, she released "Ambitious Girl."
Political Consulting
Harris played an active role in Kamala Harris's successful U.S. Senate campaign in 2016 as a senior advisor for policy and communications. She also served as a commissioner on the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women from 2016 to 2017.
Other Endeavors
Prior to her current pursuits, Harris held leadership positions at Uber, Covington & Burling, Slack Technologies, and Facebook.
Personal Life
Harris is married to Nicholas Ajagu, and they have two daughters, Amara and Leela.
