Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Chelsea Clinton

Discover the career path of Chelsea Clinton, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Chelsea Clinton is an American writer and global health advocate. As the only child of President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, she has been a prominent figure in American public life since childhood. She attended Stanford University and later earned degrees from Oxford and Columbia University. Clinton has worked for McKinsey & Company, Avenue Capital Group, and New York University. She is actively involved in the Clinton Foundation and has authored several books, including children's books and works on public health and social issues. Her work often focuses on empowering women and girls and addressing global health challenges.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1992: Election of Bill Clinton as President

In 1992, Chelsea Clinton's father, Bill Clinton, was elected President of the United States, leading to the family's move to Washington D.C.

2001: Graduation from Stanford University

In 2001, Chelsea Clinton graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, earning highest honors.

2003: Master of Philosophy degree

In 2003, Chelsea Clinton completed a Master of Philosophy degree in international relations at Oxford University.

2003: Joins McKinsey & Company

In 2003, Chelsea Clinton joined the consulting firm McKinsey & Company in New York City.

2006: Works for Avenue Capital Group

In late 2006, Chelsea Clinton began working for Avenue Capital Group.

December 2007: Campaigning in Iowa for Hillary Clinton

In December 2007, Chelsea Clinton began campaigning in Iowa in support of her mother's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.

2007: Campaigning for Hillary Clinton

In 2007, Chelsea Clinton extensively campaigned on American college campuses for her mother's Democratic presidential nomination bid.

April 2008: Speaking at 100 Colleges for Hillary Clinton

By early April 2008, Chelsea Clinton had spoken at 100 colleges on behalf of her mother's presidential candidacy.

June 7, 2008: Hillary Clinton Concedes 2008 Democratic Nomination

On June 7, 2008, Hillary Clinton conceded the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination to Barack Obama.

2008: Speech at the Democratic National Convention

At the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Chelsea Clinton called Hillary "my hero and my mother" and introduced her with a video tribute.

2010: Master of Public Health degree

In the spring of 2010, Chelsea Clinton completed a Master of Public Health degree at the Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University.

2010: Assistant Vice-Provost at NYU

Starting in 2010, Chelsea Clinton began serving as Assistant Vice-Provost for the Global Network University of New York University (NYU).

November 2011: NBC Special Correspondent

In November 2011, NBC hired Chelsea Clinton as a special correspondent for NBC Nightly News and Rock Center with Brian Williams.

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December 12, 2011: First NBC Appearance

On December 12, 2011, Chelsea Clinton made her first appearance on NBC on the Rock Center episode.

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2011: Role at Clinton Foundation

Since 2011, Chelsea Clinton has taken a prominent role at the family's Clinton Foundation and has had a seat on its board.

February 2012: NBC Contract Renewal

In February 2012, Chelsea Clinton's contract with NBC was renewed, despite receiving some unfavorable reviews for her work.

2012: Teaching at Columbia University

In 2012, Chelsea Clinton began teaching graduate classes at the Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University.

2012: Award from Temple of Understanding

In 2012, Chelsea Clinton received an award from the Temple of Understanding for her "work in advancing a new model of integrating interfaith and cross-cultural education into campus life".

April 2013: Interview with the GEICO Gecko

In April 2013, Chelsea Clinton conducted an interview with the GEICO gecko on NBC.

May 2013: Rock Center Ends

In May 2013, Rock Center ended its run on NBC.

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2013: Foundation Renamed

In 2013, the Clinton Foundation was renamed the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation after she joined the board.

May 2014: Doctor of Philosophy

In May 2014, Chelsea Clinton was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in international relations from University College, Oxford.

August 2014: Leaves NBC

In August 2014, Chelsea Clinton left the NBC network.

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2014: Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford

In 2014, Chelsea Clinton received a Doctor of Philosophy in international relations from the University of Oxford.

2014: NBC Contract Shift

In 2014, Chelsea Clinton shifted to a month-to-month contract with NBC after initially being hired at an annual salary of $600,000.

January 2015: Sesame Street Appearance

In January 2015, Chelsea Clinton appeared in a Sesame Street skit with Elmo, advocating the importance of reading to young children.

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September 2015: Publication of "It's Your World"

In September 2015, Chelsea Clinton's first children's book, "It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going!", was published by Philomel Books.

July 2016: Introduction of Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention

In July 2016, Chelsea Clinton introduced her mother at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, delivering a personal tribute.

November 9, 2016: Hillary Clinton Concedes the Presidential Race

On November 9, 2016, Hillary Clinton conceded the presidential race to Donald Trump. After the 2016 election, Chelsea Clinton's political commentary led to speculation about her own political aspirations.

2016: Campaigning for Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Chelsea Clinton made over 200 public appearances as a surrogate in her mother's presidential campaign and introduced her at the Democratic National Convention.

March 2017: Board of Directors of Expedia Group

In March 2017, Chelsea Clinton was named to the board of directors of Expedia Group.

May 2017: Publication of "She Persisted"

In May 2017, Chelsea Clinton's second children's book, "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World", was published by Philomel Books.

July 30, 2017: "She Persisted" Bestseller

On July 30, 2017, Chelsea Clinton's book, "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World", reached No. 1 on The New York Times Children's Picture Books Best Sellers list.

2017: Publication of "Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?"

In 2017, Chelsea Clinton co-authored "Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?" with Devi Sridhar. Published by Oxford University Press, the book examines the role of partnerships between public and private entities in addressing global health issues.

2017: "It's Your World" Paperback Edition

In 2017, the paperback edition of Chelsea Clinton's book "It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going!" was published by Puffin Books.

2018: Publication of "She Persisted Around the World"

In 2018, Chelsea Clinton wrote "She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History", a companion book featuring women around the world. The book debuted at No. 2 on the Times' Children's Picture Books Best Sellers list.

2018: Publication of "Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference"

In 2018, Chelsea Clinton's fourth children's book, "Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference", was published by Philomel. The book aims to empower young activists aged seven to ten, addressing themes such as bullying, climate change, and endangered species.

2019: Co-authorship of "The Book of Gutsy Women"

In 2019, Chelsea Clinton co-wrote a book with her mother, Hillary Clinton, titled "The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience", and they embarked on a multi-city book tour together.

2019: Publication of "Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe"

In 2019, Chelsea Clinton published her fifth children's book, "Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe". The book, illustrated by Gianna Marino, teaches children aged four to eight about endangered animals and the need for their protection.

2019: "She Persisted: The Musical"

In 2019, Chelsea Clinton worked with the Bay Area Children's Theater in adapting her book "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World" into a musical play, "She Persisted: The Musical", which ran from January to March.

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2020: Publication of "Grandma's Gardens"

In 2020, Chelsea Clinton and Hillary Clinton published "Grandma's Gardens", a children's book inspired by Hillary's mother, Dorothy Rodham, and her passion for gardening.

2020: Co-founded Metrodora Ventures

In 2020, Chelsea Clinton co-founded Metrodora Ventures, a venture capital fund.

2020: Publication of "She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game"

In 2020, Chelsea Clinton continued her children's "She Persisted" series with "She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game", published by Philomel and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. This chapter book celebrates women in sports who broke records and smashed barriers.

April 2021: In Fact Podcast Launch

In April 2021, Chelsea Clinton launched "In Fact with Chelsea Clinton", a podcast on iHeartMedia's iHeartPodcast network.

2022: Investment in Summer Health

In 2022, Chelsea Clinton invested in Summer Health, a startup pediatric telehealth platform.

February 2024: Harvard Panel on Climate Change and Education

In February 2024, Chelsea Clinton hosted a panel at Harvard Graduate School of Education on climate change and education, focusing on the role of educators in improving the lives of children affected by climate change.