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Simone Leiro

Associate Director for Online Engagement

Simone Leiro currently works as the Associate Director for Online Engagement in the Office of Digital Strategy at the White House. Previously she served as a fellow for Obama for America in North Carolina and later, worked for digital media firm, Bully Pulpit Interactive Media. A native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Simone attended New York University.

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First Lady Michelle Obama: Tomorrow Night in Chicago

The First Lady shares why Americans should tune in to President's Farewell Address tomorrow evening.
January 9, 2017 at 10:46 AM ET

Weekly Address: Merry Christmas from the President and the First Lady

This week, the President and First Lady wish all Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
December 24, 2016 at 6:00 AM ET

Hola from Cuba: Two Years After Normalizing Relations

Today marks the two year anniversary of normalizing relations with Cuba. Hear from a Cuban entrepreneur about how her life changed as a result of the President's actions.
December 17, 2016 at 11:44 AM ET

President Obama Holds a Press Conference Ahead of His Trip Overseas

Watch as President Obama answers questions from the press before heading out to Greece, Germany, and Peru this week.
November 14, 2016 at 9:53 AM ET

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Follow along on President Obama's historic trip to Laos as he forges a new relationship between the U.S. and Laos.
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