Chynna Clayton

Empathetic, strategic, and meticulous about the details, Chynna Clayton has built a career enabling some of the world’s most influential leaders to excel in high-stress environments.

She spent years supporting the Obama’s advance logistical teams before supporting Executive Vice Presidents in Walt Disney Company’s government relations office.

Chynna ultimately became the “body-woman” to former First Lady Michelle Obama during their second term in office; where she helped Mrs. Obama connect with communities around the world. She ensured every detail of Mrs. Obama’s personal and public-facing events were executed flawlessly, later transitioning to the Obama’s personal office as their Director of Travel and Event Operations.

Chynna is now the founder and CEO of Matriarch Made Development, a consulting firm that centers around helping companies and organizations develop high-performing administrative teams and identify and address overall operating structure inefficiencies. Assisting leaders with onboarding, and how to further develop the talents of their teams to developing critical communication channels that ensure every stakeholder feels valued and supported.

Chynna was most recently highlighted in Michelle Obama’s book, “The Light We Carry.” She has written for O Magazine; been featured in Vogue, Business Insider, Essence, the Netflix Documentary “Becoming,” and the Michelle Obama Spotify Podcast. She currently resides in Washington, DC with her wife Katina Hoyles.

Sessions

Date Time Session Name
TBC TBC Perfect Partnership - Understanding and Leveraging Your Influence
Session Description

Chynna Clayton, former Special Assistant to Michelle Obama, will be joining us for an exclusive interview with Lucy Brazier. 
 
In a candid 45-minute conversation, Lucy will be sitting down with Chynna to dive deep into her unique experiences supporting one of the world’s most influential women. We’ll explore: 
 
• Leadership and Service: What it takes to support a high-profile figure at the top of her game, and the key traits that make an assistant indispensable in such a role. 
• Navigating Pressure and Expectations: Insights into handling the demands of a high-stakes environment while maintaining balance and focus. 
• Building Influence and Trust: The critical role trust plays in the relationship between an executive and assistant, and how to cultivate influence behind the scenes. 
• Personal Growth and Career Development: Chynna’s journey from assistant to leadership roles, and advice for assistants looking to step up in their own careers. 
 
The interview will be followed by a 15-minute open Q&A session, offering attendees a rare opportunity to ask Chynna questions about her career, her time working with Michelle Obama, and her views on the evolving role of assistants in today’s world. 
 
Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of the most respected professionals in the industry. It’s set to be an unforgettable session of learning, inspiration, and real-world insight.