Among the nominees is Jen Psaki, who will serve as press secretary for the White House, a high-profile position. Psaki, 41, held several high-level positions, such as director of communications for the White House during President Barack Obama’s administration, of which Biden was vice president.
Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris tried to foster diversity in the nominations that have been announced so far to join the Executive, which will take office on January 20.
“I am proud to announce today the first high-level communications team in the White House, composed entirely of women,” said the president-elect in a statement.
“These qualified and experienced communicators bring different perspectives to their work and a shared commitment to rebuild this country,” he added.
In addition to Psaki, six more appointments were announced.
Kate Bedingfield, who was Biden’s deputy campaign director, will take over as director of communications for the White House. Bedingfield was Biden’s director of communications when he was deputy.
Ashley Etienne will lead communications for Harris, of whom Symone Sanders will be the main spokesperson.
Pili Tobar has been appointed as deputy director of communications for the White House and Karine Jean Pierre will be the deputy chief press officer.
Elizabeth Alexander will, in turn, be in charge of communications for the future first lady, Jill Biden.
These appointments do not need confirmation in the Senate, unlike most cabinet-level positions.
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