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  Our commitment to openness means more than simply informing the American people about how decisions are made. It means recognizing that government does not have all the answers, and that public officials  need to draw on what citizens know. - President Obama, 1/21/09

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TUE, SEPTEMBER 1, 2:42 PM EST

White House Engagement with the Native Hawaiian Community

Kalpen Modi of the Office of Public Engagement describes recent outreach to the the Native Hawaiian community.
TUE, AUGUST 18, 10:56 AM EST

Presidential Messages on Independence of Pakistan and India

Kalpen Modi of the Office of Public Engagement brings us the two Messages issued by the President on the Independence of Pakistan and India.
TUE, AUGUST 4, 1:15 PM EST

A “Fresh” Conversation on the Future of Americas Cities and Metro Areas

Adolfo Carrión, Jr., Director of the White House Office of Urban Affairs and Deputy Assistant to the President, introduces the new Urban Tour that is helping to shape a new vision for urban policy in America.
TUE, AUGUST 4, 9:20 AM EST

AAPI Briefing

The Office of Public Engagement holds a briefing on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in public service.

LEADERSHIP BIOS

Valerie Jarrett

Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Engagement

Christina M. Tchen

Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

Michael Strautmanis

Chief of Staff to the Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Relations and Public Engagement

Brian Bond

Deputy Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

Buffy Wicks

Deputy Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement

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