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January 17, 1964- Born: Chicago Il Married: Barack Obama 1991 Children: Malia, Natasha First Lady: 2009– 2017 |
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Michelle LaVaughn Robinson was born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to Fraser Robinson III, Marian. Michelle grew up in Chicago's South Shore community area. They married in October 1992 and have two daughters, Malia Ann (born 1998) and Natasha (known as Sasha, born 2001. In 1996, she served as the Associate Dean of Student Services at the University of Chicago, where she developed the University's Community Service Center. In 2002, she began working for the University of Chicago Hospitals, first as executive director for community affairs and, beginning May 2005, as Vice President for Community and External Affairs. She was an active supporter of her husbands presidential campaign, however she committed not to be away from her children overnight more then once a week.
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