President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced the individuals who will serves as their senior communications roles. Furthermore, the staff will be all women — the first time ever — that the communications staff positions will not be held by any men.
“Today’s appointees are respected communicators with a breadth of experience and a strong commitment to serving the American people,” shared incoming White House Chief of Staff, Ron Klain. “President-elect Biden has a history of advocating on behalf of women in the U.S and around the world and today’s announcement is a continuation of that work, elevating this dynamic team of leaders to senior White House positions. They embody Joe Biden’s commitment to a diverse administration where the voices of all Americans are represented.”
Here’s the list of women filling the press team staff (no particular order):
Jen Psaki, White House Press Secretary
Kate Bedingfield, White House Communications Director
Ashley Etienne, Communications Director for the Vice President
Karine Jean Pierre, Principal Deputy Press Secretary
Symone Sanders, Senior Advisor and Chief Spokesperson for the Vice President
Pili Tobar, Deputy White House Communications Director
Elizabeth E. Alexander, Communications Director for the First Lady
“Communicating directly and truthfully to the American people is one of the most important duties of a President, and this team will be entrusted with the tremendous responsibility of connecting the American people to the White House,” Biden shared on his team. “I am proud to announce today the first senior White House communications team comprised entirely of women. These qualified, experienced communicators bring diverse perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to building this country back better.”
