A White House official says President Joe Biden will nominate a top aide to both Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband to represent the United States at the United Nations agency devoted to education, science and culture
A top aide to both Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, is President Joe Biden’s choice to represent the United States at the United Nations agency devoted to education, science and culture worldwide.after a five-year hiatus initiated by Biden’s immediate predecessor in the White House, Donald Trump.
The Democratic president’s choice to become the U.S. permanent representative to the Paris-based organization, with the rank of ambassador, is Courtney O’Donnell, according to a White House official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the nomination before a formal announcement.
She has extensive experience in developing global partnerships, public affairs and strategic communications, having held senior roles in two presidential administrations, nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, national political campaigns and the private sector, according to her official bio.Former White House chief of staff Ron Klain said O’Donnell is trusted by colleagues worldwide.
“Everyone who knows Courtney knows she is committed to the value of global engagement and strengthening American leadership around the world,” Russell said.The first lady attended a ceremony in late July at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where the U.S. flag was raised to mark Washington’s into the U.N. agency after the absence initiated by Trump, a Republican. She spoke about the importance of American leadership in preserving cultural heritage and empowering education and science across the globe.
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