Jamal Simmons

Jamal Simmons is a seasoned political strategist and media expert currently serving as President of Dexter Davison Productions and as a Political Commentator for CNN. Previous roles include Deputy Assistant to the President and Communications Director to the Vice President at The White House, Political Contributor at CBS News, and Host and Contributor at The Hill. As Principal at The Raben Group and Co-Founder and CEO of CRVIII Inc., Simmons has dedicated efforts to connecting diverse Millennial innovators through digital platforms. Additionally, Simmons has held leadership positions at the INTERNET INNOVATION ALLIANCE and served as an interviewer for ASPiRE TV's The Root100. Educational credentials include a Master in Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Morehouse College.