Emory Names Vice President for Government Affairs

The following was submitted by Emory University's Office of University Media Relations.

Charles (Charlie) Harman, former chief of staff for Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), has been named vice president for government and community affairs at Emory University. Effective Aug. 5, Harman assumed his position as the chief government affairs officer for the university, including Emory Healthcare.
 
“Charlie Harman is an experienced leader with a deep understanding of government at the state and federal levels as well as extensive knowledge of the health care field. He is just what Emory needs,” says Emory President James Wagner.
 
Harman, who has served Georgia senators from both political parties, became Chambliss’ chief of staff in 2007. For the past four years he also has served as co-chair of the Senate Bi-Partisan Chiefs of Staff group, which aims to foster mutual trust and friendship among the chiefs from both parties.
 
“Charlie has been an invaluable member of my team for six successful years, and his dedication and enthusiasm for my office will be missed,” says Chambliss. “Emory University will benefit greatly from Charlie’s understanding of government at the federal, state and local levels. I congratulate Charlie and wish him well in his new position.”

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