"A Tradition of Discretion, Loyalty & Hospitality at the White House”

Kate Andersen Brower is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller "The Residence and First Women", also a New York Times bestseller, as well as "Team Of Five," "First In Line," and the children's book "Exploring the White House." "The Residence" is being made into a television series produced by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix. Her forthcoming book, "Elizabeth Taylor," is the first authorized biography of the icon.

She is a CNN contributor and she covered the Obama administration for Bloomberg News and Businessweek and traveled as part of the White House press corps. She also covered First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice President Joe Biden. On September 19, 2023, Central Piedmont welcomes Kate to the stage to discuss "A Tradition of Discretion, Loyalty & Hospitality at the White House," a thorough look at contemporary presidents, their first ladies, their VPs, and their staff.