Michelle Robinson Obama
12 × 12 inches
Oil on raised panel
12 × 12 inches
Oil on raised panel
12 × 12 inches
Oil on raised panel
Michelle Robinson Obama [1964 - ] is a lawyer and author who served as the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. During her time in the White House, she championed initiatives to support military families, promote healthy lifestyles through her Let’s Move campaign, and advocate for international education for adolescent girls. Her bestselling memoir, Becoming (2018), explores her life journey from her childhood in Chicago to her experiences as First Lady.
In recent years, Obama has continued her commitment to public service, notably through the Girls Opportunity Alliance, a program launched in 2018 under the Obama Foundation that empowers adolescent girls through education. In 2023, she released her podcast, The Light Podcast, focusing on themes of purpose and empowerment, further engaging her audience and promoting social change.