Laura Bush, former First Lady of the United States, has focused on education, healthcare, and human rights throughout her career. She has travelled extensively, including two significant solo trips to Afghanistan, and has initiated various education and healthcare programmes in the US and internationally. An accomplished author, she founded the Texas Book Festival and the National Book Festival in Washington D.C. Currently, as Chair of the Woman's Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute, Laura works on global healthcare innovations, women's empowerment in emerging democracies, education reform, and veteran support. Born in Midland, Texas, she holds degrees in education and library science and has experience as a teacher and librarian in public schools. Laura is married to George W. Bush, and they have twin daughters and grandchildren.
