Joan Kato is a renowned political strategist, expert networker and world traveler. After pioneering Latino Outreach efforts across the nation for the Obama Campaign, she spent a year backpacking throughout the world. From trekking up Machu Picchu to sailing through the Galapagos to shark diving in South Africa, Joan has seen the world like few others have. Previous to the Obama Campaign, Joan worked on Capitol Hill for four years. She has policy expertise in international affairs, defense, immigration and health care. She is not only an expert at navigating policy, but she is also one of Washington’s premiere networkers. She has a knack for being at the right place at the right time. Joan Kato is one of the most charismatic, interesting and dynamic people you will ever meet! For more information about her contact: JoanKato@yahoo.com |
|  | "Joan Kato...is credited with a major role in Obama's success [in the Iowa Caucus.]"
-LA Times, Feb. 2, 2008 "By most accounts, Hispanic leaders [in Iowa] say that among the Democrats the Obama campaign has been the most aggressive in reaching out to them." -New York Times, Oct. 29, 2007 “The young woman with jet-black hair and a turquoise pantsuit wove her way through the ornate lobby of the Warner Theatre... Joan Kato, cocked her head. She knew half the people in the room.” Washington Post, Sept. 26, 2004 |
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