At this fireside chat, Jason G. Green, author and former Special Assistant to the President and Associate White House Counsel to President Obama, joins USG Executive Director Dr. Anne Khademian for a timely and reflective conversation on his book Too Precious to Lose: A Memoir of Family, Community and Possibility. Taking place just days before Juneteenth, the discussion draws meaningful parallels to this moment of remembrance and recognition, highlighting how history serves as a vital foundation for belonging, leadership, and enduring community strength.
Event details
5:30-6:00 pm | Networking and Refreshments
6:00-6:15 pm | Welcome & About the Author
6:15-7:00 pm | Fireside Chat and Audience Q&A
Featuring Jason Green, Dr. Anne Khademian
7:00-7:30 pm | Meet the Author
Signed book copies for all USG student attendees
About Jason Green
Jason G. Green is a Maryland-born community builder, attorney, entrepreneur, and storyteller whose work sits at the intersection of economic opportunity, community trust-building, and democratic renewal. Green served as Special Assistant to the President and Associate White House Counsel to President Obama, advising on domestic and economic policy during the recovery from the Great Recession. He later co-founded SkillSmart, a pioneering workforce and economic-impact software company that has helped quantify more than $100 billion in economic development activity and supported a talent pipeline of skilled workers across the United States. jasongerardgreen.com
About His Book
Too Precious to Lose: A Memoir of Family, Community, and Possibility
A compelling memoir from former Obama White House staffer Jason G. Green, uncovering his family’s roots in a lost Black community in rural Maryland. Blending history, public service, and personal discovery—including the bold integration of three churches—this powerful story invites readers to reflect on belonging, leadership, and the enduring impact of community.