Colleen Curtis

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Colleen Curtis

Former Director of Digital Content for the Office of Digital Strategy

Colleen Curtis joined the White House as Director of Digital Content in July 2011. Prior to this role, she was most recently Editorial Director of Womens & Lifestyle Programming at AOL, where she launched 15 websites that reached more than 20 million Americans each month. In addition, Curtis has held numerous leadership roles in media in the United States and overseas, including senior editorial positions at ABC’s Good Morning America, the New York Daily News, and the National Post.

A native of Sparta, New Jersey, Curtis studied journalism at Boston University’s College of Communications and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

Colleen Curtis's Posts

Foreign Policy

Watch Live: Ambassador Rice and Nick Kristof Discuss Foreign Policy in a Google+ Hangout

May 17, 2012 at 9:24 AM EDT

Ambassador Rice and Mr. Kristof will discuss the world’s most pressing challenges and America’s role in an increasingly interconnected world

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Veterans

President Obama Awards Posthumous Medal of Honor to Specialist Leslie H. Sabo, Jr

May 16, 2012 at 6:42 PM EDT

As he awarded a Medal of Honor for valor above and beyond the call of duty to an American hero who died while serving in Cambodia, President Obama also paid tribute to all his fellow Vietnam veterans

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Economy

Jon Bon Jovi Helps Young Americans Find Summer Jobs

May 16, 2012 at 4:47 PM EDT

Employers have listed more than 300,000 jobs, mentorships, and other employment opportunities through Summer Jobs+

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Economy

My First Job: Gene Sperling

May 15, 2012 at 6:58 PM EDT

Gene Sperling is the Director of the National Economic Council. HIs first job was as a ball boy, where he swept the court and cleaned up after the players -- and learned what makes you stand out as a great employee

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Defense

President Obama Pays Tribute to Fallen Police Officers

May 15, 2012 at 3:48 PM EDT

The President acknowledged and thanked the families of those who have fallen, and highlighted the courageous acts of those we lost

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Economy

My First Job: Omar Epps

May 14, 2012 at 10:08 AM EDT

The "House" star talks about the first "real responsibility" he ever had -- back in Brooklyn

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Education

First Lady Michelle Obama Tells North Carolina A&T University Class of 2012 "We Need You"

May 14, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDT

In her commencement address to the Aggies, Mrs Obama challenged the graduates to carry on the legacy of the Greensboro Four, the legendary civil rights leaders who met in an A&T dorm

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Inside the White House

Joining Forces to Say "Happy Mother's Day!"

May 13, 2012 at 7:45 AM EDT

We invited three generations of military families to celebrate Mother's Day at the White House, and some of our youngest guests told us why their moms are so special

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Education

First Lady Michelle Obama Addresses Virginia Tech Graduates

May 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDT

Mrs Obama praises the strength and spirit of the Hokie Nation during her Commencement Address

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Economy

Weekly Address: Congress Must Act on "To-Do List"

May 12, 2012 at 5:45 AM EDT

President Obama calls on Democrats and Republicans to come together and act on his Congressional “to-do list,” which will create jobs and help restore middle class security

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