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Jen Psaki

White House Deputy Communications Director (since December 2009)

(whitehouse.gov)

Why She Matters

Psaki joined the Obama team early, and rose through its ranks quickly.

From her role as the 2008 presidential campaign's traveling press secretary she transitioned to the White House as deputy press secretary. By the end of 2009, the communications team had "poached" her to become deputy communications director.

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At a Glance

  • Career History: White House deputy press secretary (January 2009 to December 2009); Traveling press secretary, Barack Obama presidential campaign (February 2007 to November 2008); Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (2005 to 2006); Communications director, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) (2005)
  • Hometown: Stamford, Connecticut
  • Alma Mater: The College of William and Mary
  • Spouse: Gregory Mecher
  • DC Office: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
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Additional Resources

  1. Allen, Mike, Politico.com "Mike Allen's Playbook: Jen Psaki named Deputy Communications Director," December 19, 2009
  2. McCarthy, Ellen, The Washington Post, "OnLove Wedding: Jen Psaki and Gregory Mecher get married in Maryland," May 16, 2010
  3. Cilizza, Chris, The Washington Post, The Fix, "Who will be the next Robert Gibbs?" January 5, 2011