Travels from: Washington, DC Click here to inquire about or book a speaker Jane Hampton Cook Jane Hampton Cook served President George W. Bush as the White House deputy director of Internet news services from 2001-03 and website director in his gubernatorial press office from 1998-2000. She communicated the president's message to the public by designing, directing and developing his official government websites. Jane is the author of The Faith of America's First Ladies, which uncovers principles of character and faith through inspirations from the nation's first ladies and Proverbs 31, a Hebrew proverb about a woman of noble character. She is also the author of Maggie Houston: My Father's Honor, which tells the story of Maggie and her father, Texas Gov. Sam Houston, who faced a courageous choice between character and popularity on the eve of the Civil War. Jane was a 2003 White House History Fellow for the White House Historical Association and Organization of American Historians and listed in Marquis Who's Who 2004-06. She received a bachelor's degree from Baylor University in 1992 and a master's degree from Texas A&M University in 1995. She has received speaker training from CLASServices. * * * * * * * * * * * *  Jane's Speaking Topics Faith-Based Audiences The Faith of America's First Ladies Jane Hampton Cook's book, The Faith of America's First Ladies (Living Ink Books, March 2006), encourages women to discover their worth through the message that every woman is the first lady of God's heart. Based on the first lady of Proverbs 31 and inspiration from many of America's first ladies, Jane uncovers Biblical principles for several areas of life: work, family, beauty, leadership, service, laughter, and faith. Jane tailors her presentations to the needs of the event, such as focusing on principles for family life for mother's groups, leadership and image for professional women's groups or a combination of topics for general audiences. The Work of Your Hands: Grasping God's Portfolio for You What work has God given you to do? Are you torn between your home and the marketplace? Jane reveals three Proverbs 31 principles for work: eagerness, entrepreneurship and excellence. She illustrates these principles by showing how first ladies, such as Abigail Adams, Helen Taft and Edith Roosevelt, approached the work of their hands. You'll find inspiration in discovering God's portfolio for you. Homeland Security and Scarlet Coats: Wrapping Your Heart in God's Truth The first lady of Proverbs 31 could have traded with the best on Wall Street. Her real-estate savvy would have made Donald Trump say, "You're hired." She was also a model citizen for homeland security, prepared by wearing a scarlet coat and grasping an emergency kit. Through the remarkable courage of First Ladies Dolley Madison and Louisa Adams during a crisis, Jane reveals how truthful Biblical thinking can enhance your ordinary decisions and equip you for extraordinary circumstances. Professional Audiences Communication Secrets from the Presidents No one understands the value of shaking up communication better than the president of the United States. From Thomas Jefferson to George W. Bush, presidents have used different techniques to break the monotony of stale messages and deliver new ones with zing. Jane will decode these presidential communication secrets and give today's communicator insight on shaking, not simply stirring, messages for the 21st century audience. Leadership Secrets from the Presidents From George Washington to George W. Bush, presidents have led the nation using different techniques and styles. Jane Cook will uncover these presidential leadership secrets to motivate and encourage leaders and professionals today.   CLASServices, Inc. Copyright 2001

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