Gene Sperling is an American economist and policy advisor who has served in the administrations of Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. He is currently the President of the Economic Security Project, a non-profit organization that works to ensure that all Americans have access to economic security. Sperling has a long history of public service, having served as the Director of the National Economic Council under both Clinton and Obama. In this role, he was responsible for coordinating economic policy across the federal government, and he was a key advisor to both presidents on economic issues. He also served as the Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget under Clinton. Sperling has also been a leader in the fight for economic justice. He has been a vocal advocate for raising the minimum wage, expanding access to healthcare, and providing economic security for all Americans. He has also been a strong proponent of fiscal responsibility, advocating for balanced budgets and responsible spending. Sperling is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Harvard Law School. He has written several books on economic policy, including The Pro-Growth Progressive: An Economic Strategy for Shared Prosperity and The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict. He is also a frequent commentator on economic issues, appearing on television and radio programs and writing for various publications.