Maura Sullivan is a Marine Corps vet and former business executive who served as the Assistant Secretary of Veteran Affairs in the Obama administration. She had aspirations to run for office someday, but thought that day would be far in the future when she decided in 2016 to move to New Hampshire with plans to settle down and grow some roots. When NH Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter unexpectedly announced her retirement in 2017, Maura decided to jump in the race. Although she lost the primary, she came in a strong second place and learned a great deal about the journey from service to politics.
In this episode, Maura discusses how her service with the Marines shaped her character, what she learned from her time in the Obama administration, and why it is important to have more servant leaders in politics today.
At the end of the episode, she lifts up the New Hampshire Women's Foundation, an organization focused on bringing more women into politics. Learn more at https://nhwomensfoundation.org/.
