Biography

PersonalBirthdate: August 4, 1961 (Honolulu, Hawaii)Hometown: Jakarta, Indonesia; Honolulu, HawaiiSpouse: Michelle Robinson ObamaChildren: Malia Ann Obama, Sasha ObamaReligion: United Church of ChristEducationHarvard Law School, J.D., 1991Occidential College/Columbia University, B.A.Punahou SchoolExperienceBusinesses Owned, Past Careers, Board Memberships, Etc.:Center for Neighborhood and TechnologyChicago Annenberg ChallengeCook County BarCook County Bar Association Community Law ProjectBoard Member, Joyce FoundationLawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under the LawLeadership for Quality EducationMember, Trinity United Church of ChristBoard Member, Woods Fund of ChicagoPublic Service / Elected Offices:Senator, United States Senate, 2005-presentSenator, Illinois State Senate, 1997-2004