Emily Bittner
Emily Bittner serves as the vice president of communications for the Obama Foundation. She has been involved in addressing public relations matters related to the Obama Presidential Center and has recently commented on the lawsuit filed by Robert McGee, asserting that the Foundation does not believe that Thornton Tomasetti acted with racist intent in their dealings with McGee's company.
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Emily Bittner, a spokesperson for the Obama Foundation, defended the project in a statement.
Obama presidential center costs taxpayers hundreds of millions
United States· 2026-02-21
Emily Bittner is the vice president of communications for the Obama Foundation, defending its hiring language.
Illinois Republicans blast Obama Foundation hiring practices at Presidential CenterUnited States· 2026-01-12
Emily Bittner, the vice president of communications at the Obama Foundation, stated that if the Foundation believed any vendor was acting with racist intent, they would take appropriate action.
Obama Presidential Center: $40M racially charged lawsuits blasted as baseless 'smears'United States· 2025-03-08
Emily Bittner is the vice president of communications at the Obama Foundation, who commented on the lawsuit.
Obama Center has lofty DEI goals, now minority contractor is suing in $40M racially charged lawsuitUnited States· 2025-02-16
Emily Bittner, the vice president of communications at the Obama Foundation, stated that they have no reason to believe Thornton Tomasetti acted with racist intent.
Obama Center subcontractor files $40 discrimination lawsuit against engineering firmUnited States· 2025-02-16