
The new social secretary of Obama happens to be an African-American woman said to be close to the Obama family. Desiree Rogers is Michelle Obama’s close friend and a major fundraiser of Obama during his campaign. As a Social Secretary, she will be responsible for setting up events in the White House.
Desiree at 46, is a self-made woman with lots of achievements. Graduated in Harvard University with an MBA degree and BA in Political Science at Wellesley University. Her previous work experience includes President of Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas and Director of Illinois State Lottery. Because of her appointment to the White House, her job as Social Marketing at AllState Financial should take a backseat.
Her first appointment will be Obama’s inagauration on January 20, 2009. As expected, there will be thousands of people in the event and a number of public speakers. It would be a great challenge for Ms. Rogers to make sure this event will be a success.