Doug Sosnik headshot.
Research Fellow

Doug Sosnik has worked at the intersection of politics, policy, and communications for over 35 years, advising U.S. presidents, senators, governors, Fortune 100 corporations, major league sports teams, foundations, and universities. Mr. Sosnik served as a senior advisor to President Bill Clinton for six years in the White House, where he played a key role in policy, strategy, communications, and politics. His roles included Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy, White House Political Director, and Deputy Legislative Director.

Prior to working for President Clinton, Mr. Sosnik worked in the U.S. Congress, serving as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Chris Dodd of Connecticut and to Michigan Congressman Bob Carr. Mr. Sosnik’s experience spans across multiple sectors, with clients that have included the National Basketball Association, the Houston Astros, NBC, CNBC, the Motion Picture Association, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the University of North Carolina, as well as more than 50 U.S. Senators and Governors.

Mr. Sosnik co-authored the New York Times bestselling book Applebee’s America: How Successful Political, Business and Religious Leaders Connect with the New American Community. Mr. Sosnik is a graduate of Duke University.