Mr. Gerson is a twice-weekly columnist for The Washington Post, writing about politics, global health and development, religion and foreign policy. He is the author of the book "Heroic Conservatism" and a contributor to Newsweek magazine.
Mr. Gerson was a top aide to President George W. Bush as assistant to the president for policy and strategic planning. Prior to that appointment, he served in the White House as deputy assistant to the president and director of presidential speechwriting and assistant to the president for speechwriting and policy advisor.
Mr. Gerson serves on the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, the Holocaust Memorial Museum's Committee on Conscience, the Board of Directors of the Bread for the World, the Board of Directors of the International Rescue Committee and the Initiative for Global Development Leadership Council.
Mr. Gerson is a graduate of Wheaton College in Illinois. He grew up in the St. Louis area and now lives with his wife and sons in northern Virginia.
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