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November 26, 2008

Desiree Rogers, White House Social Secretary


Desirée Glapion Rogers (b. June 16, 1959) is an American public relations executive. On November 23, 2008, it was announced by Barack Obama's office of presidential transition, as the White House Social Secretary for the incoming administration, the first African American to serve in this function. source
Rogers, earned a Bachelor's degree in political science from Wellesley College in 1981. Rogers, earned a MBA from Harvard Business School. In 2002, Rogers attended the Harvard Kennedy School Women and Power Program. This program was designed for senior women executives, particularly private sector executives who have demonstrated an interest in public leadership. After graduate school, Rogers married John W. Rogers, Jr. and moved to Chicago, Illinois and began her career. Read more info here

1 comment:

Fly Girl said...

I was very excited when I heard that Desiree was appointed. She's known for her social savvy here in Chicago and will make an excellent social secretary.

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