Stefani graduated from Duke University, where she studied political science and policy journalism. Facetime your best friend while you make dinner. Kyle is a graduate of George Washington University where he majored in business. Mr. Richmond would have faced an uncertain future remaining in conservative Louisiana if he had wanted to run statewide. She also assisted in course and research work at Boston Universitys Womens, Gender & Sexuality Studies Program. After his service, he utilized VA education benefits, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma State University. Prior to joining the White House, Ashley served as the National Director of Partner Engagement and Outreach at Enroll America. Now he is poised to become one of the highest-ranking Black officials in the Biden administration. She most recently served as the White House Associate Communications Director where she helped manage announcements of new policy and Presidential priorities. Rep. 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The Find Your Representative service is provided as a public resource for identifying and contacting a constituent's elected representative. Ms. Jarrett came to the White House with a background in both the public and private sectors, having served as the Chief Executive Officer of The Habitat Company in Chicago, Chairman of the Chicago Transit Board, Commissioner of Planning and Development, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley. Much of my work in the White House is ensuring that space is carved out for Disabled voices in disability-specific conversations, of course, but more importantly in spaces across policy issues. Prior to that, Kathy served in the Department of Planning and Development for the City of Chicago. 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW Of course, the realities of COVID continue to limit our face-to-face engagement. Monique Dorsainvil serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor for the Office of Public Engagement and the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Please check back often for updates. A proud Longhorn, he received his B.A. Like many other COVID-era public health measures, the CDCs temporary Title 42 public health order will also come to an end. After the campaign, she worked on the Presidential Inauguration Committee as the Associate Director of Public Engagement focused on the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. In 2017, Emily began a Masters of Public Policy in Education at Vanderbilt Universitys Peabody College. In May 2021, Emily was appointed to a role in the White House Office of Public Engagement as an Assistant Director and the Administrations liaison to disabled Americans. WebThe Official U.S. House website of Congressman Adam Schiff of California District 30. Before joining the Administration, Julie served as the Director of Programs at the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation. Mr. Richmond, 47, a New Orleans native who attended Morehouse College and Tulane Law School, brings generational and racial diversity to Mr. Bidens tight-knit inner circle. In utero, Emily was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Prior to joining the White House, Ko served as the National Asian American and Pacific Islander Vote Director on the 2012 Obama for America campaign, where she helped increase the AAPI vote by eleven percent. A proud native of New York City, he is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy. I was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and use a wheelchair. Maria previously served as a Policy Advisor for the US Department of Labors Office of Disability Employment Policy on the Youth Policy Team. She is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder. During college, Alex studied abroad at the University of Oxford and was chosen to be a delegate for President Obama at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. And yes! Prior to this role, David served as the speechwriter to Senator Chris Coons of Delaware, speechwriter and press secretary to the late New Jersey Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, an intern at West Wing Writers, and the speechwriter and personal aide to Alan Khazei during his 2011 Senate campaign in Massachusetts. During the 2012 election cycle, he worked for the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte as the Deputy Press Secretary and then joined the Obama campaign and served as a Regional Press Secretary in Virginia. Prior to joining the Administration, Justin completed clerkships in the Northern District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Missouri. He also served as then-Senator Obamas Virginia Field Director during the 2008 general election. I was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta and use a wheelchair. He comes to the White House from the Department of Veterans Affairs, where he served as a Special Assistant to the Secretary and was responsible for outreach to veteran and military organizations. She also directs the White House Champions of Change program. As an independent researcher, Emily explored barriers to ratification of the UN CRPD in Ireland and in the United States. Send comments about the Find Your Representative service to the webmaster. At Notre Dame, Emily was an independent researcher with the Keough Dublin Summer program, an intern in the office of Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and an intern in Senator Joe Donnellys Washington DC office. President Obama is committed to making this the most open and participatory administration in history. But the lifting of the Title 42 order But it can make it difficult to set boundaries. Washington, DC 20036. Senator Claire McCaskill and helped lead the Senator's successful reelection campaign in 2012. To borrow a line from my colleague Trey Baker, the Office of Public Engagement serves as the front doors of the White House. The webmaster will not forward messages to congressional offices. There, she managed partnerships around high-impact portfolios including STEM education, resources for startups and high-growth entrepreneurs, youth jobs, climate, and the budget. This is historical material frozen in time. You dont even have to self-identify. We solicit input from multiply-marginalized populations through Listening Sessions, we celebrate leadership happening in communities across the countries, we partner with Agencies to ensure that policy reaches stakeholders, we recommend opportunities for the President, First Lady, Vice President, and Second Gentleman to engage with the community in meaningful ways, and more. Its long past time that our presence isnt unprecedented, but valued and expected. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. Previously, Evans served as a Senior Policy Analyst in the Office of Science and Technology Policy, facilitating the White Houses engagement with the science, technology, and innovation community. WebContact the Office of Public Engagement 16th Floor, Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 800-525-7642 publicengagement@attorneygeneral.gov The path to self-identification takes time. Thank you for contacting the Office of Public Engagement. Raffi previously worked at the National Center for Transgender Equality as Policy Advisor for the Racial and Economic Justice Initiative. She has a law degree and a master's degree in education. Concurrently, he served as the Governor's liaison to the Virginia Asian Advisory Board. Most certainly! Not sure of your congressional district or who your member is? Valerie B. Jarrett is a Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama, overseeing the White House Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, and chairing the White House Council on Women and Girls. In addition, you may choose to visit your member's website directly for further information. Following graduation from Notre Dame, Emily participated in a two-year alternative certification program blending full-time teaching in an under-resourced school with Masters of Education graduate coursework at the University of Notre Dame. I traveled the Democratic Primary campaign trail in support of Secretary Buttigiegs husband, Chasten Buttigieg. The why can evolve. Emily taught in a second grade self-contained classroom in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Together, side by side with the citizens who have demanded a government they can be a part of, a government that works, The Office of Public Engagement will build the open and transparent government President Barack Obama has promised. He works with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and corporate and financial leaders, finding ways for the Administration to partner with the business community on efforts to spur job creation and our long-term economic competitiveness. I went on to study Education Policy while working for a non-profit in Nashville, TN. Fox News host Tucker Carlson speaks at a National Review Institute event On #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, the Admin is ensuring Disabled Americans arent denied the right to vote: @ACLgov with P&A grant $@USGSA with accessible https://t.co/62jUVBuvqa@USDOT with transpo to the polls& more https://t.co/anvM1dx0Kq, Emily Voorde (@shortyvoorde) September 28, 2021. An entire pop. Phone: 202-224-3121 Through outreach, communication, public events, and official announcements from the administration and the various departments of the Executive Office of the President, the Office of Public Engagement removes obstacles and barriers and creates opportunities to improve public awareness and involvement in the work of the Biden-Harris administration. He previously served as an intern in the Office of Public Engagement, focusing on the Champions of Change program and Jewish communal outreach. The WHBC serves as the key convening mechanism for the Obama Administration's engagement with top business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators, small business owners, and private-sector subject matter experts. There are several correct forms of address for a member of Congress including "The Honorable" and "Representative". Find what youre passionate about! Ko has also worked for National Council of Asian Pacific Americans managing immigration outreach and the Asian American Small Business PAC. Before FEMA, Paulette served in the Office of Presidential Personnel, where she worked to place candidates in positions throughout the executive branch. The work is going to be there after that bubble bath or that splurge dinner-out or that weekend with dear friends. And no, this doesnt mean watering down our community. Prior to joining the White House, Abraham served as the Deputy National Political Director on the Obama-Biden 2012 campaign, where he managed political strategy and operations in swing states. In this work, she builds coalitions of a diverse set of leaders from the advocacy community, non-profit and private sectors. friends to visit a part of your state that youve never seen. And with Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York a leading contender to succeed Speaker Nancy Pelosi and become the first Black American to lead the House, Mr. Richmonds calculation was plainly that he could have the most influence in the White House. Kyle is the liaison to Young Americans and coordinates outreach on education issues. Once you find your why, the rest will follow. 600 19 th Street, NW. In addition, she has directed the Color of Democracy Fund, and co-founded and directed the Civic Engagement Fund for Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian Communities at Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy. Thanks, Alice! and Certificate in Indian Law from the University of New Mexico School of Law, a Masters in Teaching from the University of Washington, an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of New Mexico, and an A.B. Can I forward my message through the Contact Webmaster mailbox? Prior to joining the White House, he served as Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for Governor Terry McAuliffe. Before that, she worked for the U.S. House of Representatives serving in outreach and press roles for Representative Harry Teague, Representative Charlie Gonzalez, and Representative Ciro Rodriguez. What should I do when I enter my ZIP code information and I get the wrong elected Representative? Please be sure to include: Your Street Address, City, State and ZIP code, the member or congressional district information you are trying to reach and the member or congressional district the service is reporting that you feel is in error. In 2007, he received a prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, which he used towards a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. Previously, Kalisha served as a Staff Assistant for the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where she engaged state elected officials on a variety of issues. Prior to the Obama campaign, Robert was a finance-industry executive based in New York City and before that he served for seven years as an officer in the United States Navy. Maybe its linked to your Disabled identity, or maybe its simply informed by it. Prior to joining the White House as a Staff Assistant in 2013, Zaid worked on the Obama-Biden 2012 re-election campaign. Are there alternative ways to reach my elected representative? Alissa Ko serves as Senior Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement and the White Houses primary liaison to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. In college, Stefani served as student body president and worked on sexual assault prevention and campus equity issues. Anyone can read what you share. And thats simply not true. Jarrett received her B.A. In that position, she helped promote the CBC's agenda and raised their profile in national policy debates as a strong voice on issues important to American families. Through the OPE I promise you theres always going to be more work. Stephanie Young is a Senior Public Engagement Advisor in the Office of Public Engagement where she serves as the White Houses primary liaison to the African American community. His career in public service began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he worked as Director of Veterans Affairs in the Mayors Office and created numerous programs for veterans, service members, and their families. His political skills get overshadowed by his baseball skills, joked Representative Tim Ryan, Democrat of Ohio, referring to Mr. Richmonds status as a star of the congressional baseball game. from the University of California at Davis School of Law. Previously, Diana served as the White House Liaison at the U.S. Small Business Administration. In 2019, I returned to South Bend, Indiana to support my hometown Mayor, now-Secretary, Pete Buttigiegs run for President. Asher was born and raised in the Washington, DC, area, where he attended the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School. Over the course of her time in OPE, she has developed strategy and national campaigns that yield local impact to advance Administrative priorities including enrolling millions in health insurance, encouraging action on Zika and funding for the opioid epidemic, and using Administrative levers and grassroots organizing to keep guns out of the wrong hands. Justin is a native of St. Louis, Missouri and a graduate of Truman State University and Washington University School of Law. 1306 Longworth House Office Building. Tracy is a Senior Associate Director of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, where she serves as the tribal affairs liaison. He previously served as the spokesperson for the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, and in a number of other capacities at the State Department. Asher Mayerson is a Staff Assistant and Policy Advisor in the Office of Public Engagement. It means uplifting and affirming chronic illness, learning disabilities, mental health diagnoses, and invisible diagnoses in the same way that we talk about visible disabilities. DONATEto the Disability Visibility Project, Disability Community, Disability Rights, election, elections, Political campaigns, Political Engagement, Political Participation, Public service, White House. In that role she partnered with non-profits, community organizations and governments to promote effective disaster planning at the local level. from Emory University in Anthropology. Archana has also worked with the Rosenberg Foundation, the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, EMILY's List, M&R Strategic Services, the National Voting Rights Institute, The San Francisco Foundation, and other organizations. Prior to moving to Washington, DC, Raffi was a Legislative Director in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, LGBT Liaison for the City of Somerville, Massachusetts and worked with the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition. The Council works every day to coordinate policy and outreach from the Federal government to advance the lives of women and girls. Diana Doukas is the Director of the White House Business Council (WHBC) and Policy Advisor. Please use the links below. Paulette came to the administration after working for then-Senator Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign. Ko contributes her involvement in politics to the Taiwanese American Citizens League political internship program, where she continues to volunteer for the program. In 2011, she joined President Barack Obamas reelection campaign in Ohio as a Regional Field Director and then became the states African American Vote Director. Prior to her role in the Administration, Magaa worked to create access to health care for those who need it most through her roles at Enroll America and Central Health. Kyle also leads the Its On Us sexual assault prevention campaign for the White House. Like Mr. Biden, Mr. Richmond had relatively moderate instincts on some of the most urgent political issues of the 2020 campaign and his appointment drew an immediate rebuke from the Sunrise Movement, a group of progressive climate activists. One aspect of our work involves pushing information out to our stakeholders: updates on policy priorities, talking points, social media messaging, and more. Under the Chairmanship of Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Stephanie served as the Communications Director for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) during the 112th Congress. She received her Masters from the University of Pennsylvanias Graduate School of Education, where she completed research on racial identity formation and academic achievement among Black women. Asher earned his B.A. Prior to joining OPE she served as Director of Individual and Community Preparedness at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In 2005, Tracy was one of the co-founders and served as Dean of Students of the Native American Community Academy (NACA) in Albuquerque, a grade 6-12 charter school that is focused on an indigenous model of teaching and learning. In this role Ashley manages a team of associate directors who work with leaders in the African American, Entertainment Industry, Faith, Disability, Jewish, International, Women of Color communities. Paulette Aniskoff is Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement. Prior to working on the convention, Ryan was a Senior Account Executive at Edelman Public Relations. Tucker Carlson ousted at Fox News following network's $787 million settlement. Tracy also completed a detail at the White House where she worked as a policy advisor for the Domestic Policy Council working on Native American affairs issues. There is currently no restriction on a link being posted to the Find Your Representative page at http://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative to facilitate constituents in expressing their concerns and issues to their representative in Congress. In January of 2013 Stephanie served as the Director of Constituency Press for the Presidential Inaugural Committee and, prior to that, as the Director of Regional Press for the state of Florida for President Obama's re-election campaign. Prior to joining the White House, Robert served as the Downstate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for New York State Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. One aspect of our work involves pushing information out to our stakeholders: updates on policy priorities, talking points, social media messaging, and more. Matt has served in the United States Marine Corps and received the Combat Action Ribbon for service in Iraq. Washington, DC 20515. She is a native of Scottsdale, Arizona. My most valuable, non-negotiable self-care practice is carving out time to spend with family and friends, whether in-person or virtually. After the election, Abraham was named Director of Public Engagement for the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee. She comes to the White House from the Department of Homeland Security, where she served as the Deputy Press Secretary for the Department. in Sociology from Dartmouth College. It was created by executive action in 1974 by President Gerald Ford (R). Originally called the Office of Public Liaison, President Barack Obama (D) renamed the office in 2009. [1] [2] President Joe Biden (D) appointed former Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Stephen Benjamin as the director of the Office of Public Engagement in 2023. Zaid Hassan is currently serving as the Assistant Director of the White House Business Council in the Office of Public Engagement. This is historical material frozen in time. https://www.whitehouse.gov/ope/?utm_source=link, Office of the United States Trade Representative.