Jane Abraham is an American political activist, businesswoman, and dedicated volunteer with extensive experience serving on educational, cultural, and social service boards. She has held significant roles within the Republican Party at both state and national levels, including positions with the Michigan Republican Party and the Republican National Committee. Jane is the founder of Abraham Strategies, LLC, a strategic marketing, government affairs, and event planning firm. She has been instrumental in advocating for women’s issues, notably serving as Chairman of the Board of the Susan B. Anthony List, a bipartisan, pro-life organization committed to electing pro-life women to political office. She also chaired the American Museum of Women’s History Congressional Commission, leading efforts to explore the establishment of a national women’s history museum. Jane is married to former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham; they have three children and reside in McLean, Virginia.
Personal Life
She is married to former U.S. Senator and Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham, and together they have three children, residing in McLean, Virginia.
Political, Professional and Non Profit Career
Jane Abraham is an American political activist and businesswoman with a diverse career spanning politics, the private sector, and non-profit leadership. She has held significant roles within the Republican Party, founded her own strategic consulting firm, and actively contributed to various non-profit organizations.
Political Career:
- Senior Republican Party Official: Jane has held senior positions within the Republican Party at both state and national levels, contributing to party strategies and grassroots development.
Professional Career:
- Founder of Abraham Strategies, LLC: In 2002, Jane established Abraham Strategies, LLC, a strategic marketing, government affairs, and event planning firm, providing consulting services to a variety of private sector companies.
- Owner of Abraham Retail Group, LLC: Together with her daughters, Jane launched a business operating women’s clothing stores under the Scout & Molly’s Boutique franchise, expanding her entrepreneurial ventures into the retail sector.
Non-Profit and Leadership Roles:
- Chairman of the Board of the Susan B. Anthony List: Jane has been instrumental in promoting pro-life women in politics through her leadership in this bipartisan organization.
- Member of the Board of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation: She contributed to the foundation’s mission of combating breast cancer through research, community health, and advocacy.
- Chairman of the Congressional Commission to Study the Potential for a National Women’s History Museum: Jane led efforts to explore the creation of a museum dedicated to women’s contributions in American history.
- Member of the Board of the Arab American National Museum: She supported the first museum devoted to Arab American history and culture, promoting cultural understanding and education.
Contributions to Health and Wellbeing
Jane Abraham is a renowned expert in work, health, and inclusive employment practices, with over 25 years of experience dedicated to improving business performance and employee well-being. As the founding director of Flourish Workplace, she collaborates with large employers, governments, local authorities, and NGOs to develop and implement effective health and well-being strategies.
- Policy Fellow in the UK Government‘s Work and Health Unit: Jane advises ministers and engages employers in delivering programs under the government’s work, health, well-being, and inclusion agenda.
- Academic Roles at the University of Exeter: She serves as an Honorary Research Fellow and Associate Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter Medical School and as an Associate Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead on Workplace Well-being at the University of Exeter Business School, contributing to research and education in workplace health.
- Non-Executive Director at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust: Jane provides strategic guidance to support the trust’s mission of delivering high-quality health services.
- Trustee for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Citizens Advice: She offers her expertise to help individuals access good work opportunities and remain in work, keeping them well and performing at their best.
- Consultant for Various Organizations: Through Flourish Workplace, Jane advises large employers, local authorities, business agencies, and NGOs on strategic planning, research, policy, and practical delivery to create healthier and more productive working communities.
