White House Appoints First Gay Social Secretary

The White House announced Friday that Jeremy Bernard, the Senior Advisor to the American Ambassador in Paris, will be joining the White House as Social Secretary. He will be the first openly gay individual to serve in the position.

“Jeremy shares our vision for the White House as the People’s House, one that celebrates our history and culture in dynamic and inclusive ways,” President Obama said in a statement. “We look forward to Jeremy continuing to showcase America’s arts and culture to our nation and the world through the many events at the White House.”