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Howard Dean

howard.dean
Democracy for America

Governor Howard Dean, former DNC Chairman, presidential candidate, six term Governor and physician, currently works as a part time independent consultant focusing on the areas of health care, early childhood development, alternative energy and the expansion of grassroots politics around the world. Dean serves as a CNBC contributor and is the founder of Democracy for America. He also serves on the board of the National Democratic Institute. Respected on both sides of the political aisle, Dean was chairman of the National Governors' Association and the Democratic Governors' Association. Dean left office in Vermont to run for President in 2003 where he implemented innovative fundraising strategies such as use of the Internet. As chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Dean created and implemented the “50 State Strategy” and the development of 21st century campaign tools. Dean is credited with helping Democrats make historic gains in 2006 and 2008.