Dr. Deborah L. Birx and Secretary Betsy DeVos take the stage; President Bush to give remarks at Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint, on Oct. 4
DALLAS, TEXAS – On Oct. 4, the George W. Bush Presidential Center welcomes Dr. Deborah L. Birx, Bush Institute Senior Fellow, and Betsy DeVos, former Secretary of Education, for a conversation on advancing healthcare, education, and lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic at Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint. The panel will also discuss the role of public-private partnerships and the positive change they can make in our communities.
President George W. Bush, who will deliver introductory remarks, will be in attendance with Mrs. Laura Bush.
Dr. Birx has spent her career serving the United States, first as an Army Colonel and later running some of the most influential programs at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and at the U.S. Department of State, including overseeing the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Dr. Birx most recently served as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator.
Secretary DeVos is an accomplished business leader and philanthropist who is passionate about quality education for all children and an advocate of education freedom, having served as the 11th United States Secretary of Education from 2017 to 2021.
Bush Institute Executive Director Holly Kuzmich will lead the conversation featuring the two dynamic leaders as they share insights and ideas on the future of our country.
Tickets to attend the conversation are available for purchase here.
Media should credential to attend no later than noon on Monday, Oct. 3. Media logistics and directions will be sent out once credentialing closes. For more information, please visit the event page or contact Kinsey Clemmer at [email protected] (580-351-7088).
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About the Bush Center:
Located on the SMU campus in Dallas, Texas, the George W. Bush Presidential Center is a nonpartisan institution advancing the timeless values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, and compassion. The Bush Center is comprised of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute, a solution-oriented policy organization focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies at home and abroad. Through policy solutions and public engagement programs, the Bush Center promotes ideas and conversations that reinforce the promise of America. Learn more at bushcenter.org.
About Engage at the Bush Center presented by NexPoint:
The Engage at the Bush Center series presented by NexPoint brings newsmakers, thought leaders, and popular figures to the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Thought-provoking, entertaining discussions and experiences allow our guests access to events that only a presidential center can provide.
