Laura Jarrett Husband Tony Balkissoon and Family
William Burgess Laura Jarrett family other than her married life includes her parents Valerie Jarrett and William Jarrett.
Dad William Robert Jarrett
Laura Jarrett father William Jarrett was a medical professional. William was an employee at Jackson Park Hospital.
Mr. Jarret passed away in 1993 at the age of 40. At the time, he held the position of director of obstetrics and gynecology at the hospital based in Chicago.
William was a childhood friend of Valerie. The two basically grew up together and eventually fell in love. The couple tied the knot in 1983.
The Jarretts became the parents of Laura in the same year they got married. However, things didn't play out as expected for the couple.
William and Valerie started to live separately in 1987, only after four years into the marriage. They finally got divorced in the following year.
Mom Valerie June Jarrett
Laura Jarrett mother Valerie Jarrett is the former senior advisor to then-President Barack Obama. Valerie is currently the CEO of the Obama Foundation.
The 66-year-old was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Obama Foundation in October 2021. Apart from being a former government official, Valerie is also a businesswoman.
The New Reporter shares a cordial relationship with her mom. In fact, she inherited her strong will and determination from her mama.
On the occasion of Mother's Day, Jarrett wished her mom via Instagram. She shared a family picture and sent love to all the moms on an auspicious day.
Valerie was born to American citizens James Bowman and Barbara Bowman in Shiraz, Iran. Her parents are of European and African American descent.
Her dad ran a hospital that looked after poor children. He was a pathologist, geneticist, and professor in Pathology and Medicine.
Her mom Barbara Bowman is an early childhood expert and co-founder of the Erikson Institute for child development.
The former government official completed her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Stanford University in 1978. She secured a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1981.
