Published 04:11 IST, January 9th 2021

Biden, Harris pick Indian-American Sabrina Singh as Deputy Press Secretary in White House

According to a statement by the transition team, the appointments demonstrate that Biden and Harris are building an administration that looks like America.

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Indian-American Sabrina Singh has been named as Deputy Press Secretary to US Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, according to an anuncement made by Biden-Harris Transition team on Friday, January 8. Singh was Press Secretary to Harris on Biden-Harris campaign and also served as a senior spokesperson for Mike Bloomberg’s presidential campaign and National Press Secretary for Cory Booker’s presidential campaign. 

Previously, Singh has also served as Deputy Communications Director for Democratic National Committee, Spokesperson for American Bridge’s Trump War Room, and Regional Communications Director on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign. Moreover, she has worked at SKDKnickerbocker, served as a Communications Director for Rep. Jan Schakowsky, and worked at various Democratic committees. 

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Vice President’s office members 

Meanwhile, along with Singh, Biden-Harris transition team anunced additional members of office of Vice President, including Yael Belking as Assistant to Chief of Staff and Vincent Evans as Deputy Director of Office of Public Engment and Intergovernmental Affairs.

According to a statement by transition team, appointments demonstrate that Biden and Harris are building an administration that looks like America and is ready to deliver a result for American people on day one. 

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In a press release, President-elect Joe Biden said, "Building our nation back better requires having best and brightest in our administration. se accomplished individuals have kwledge and expertise to hit ground running on day one and will work each day in service to American people." "With ir varied and diverse backgrounds, y bring a shared commitment to tackling crises facing America, helping us become a stronger, more united nation," he added. 

(Im: ANI)

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04:11 IST, January 9th 2021