Colleen Curtis

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Colleen Curtis

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

Inside the White House

Behind the Scenes: Burt Bacharach and Hal David Receive the Gershwin Prize

May 22, 2012 at 3:56 PM EDT

One of America's most successful songwriting teams was honored with a concert in the East Room

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Foreign Policy

President Obama Welcomes French President Francoise Hollande to the White House

May 18, 2012 at 3:31 PM EDT

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Economy

My First Job: Cris Comerford

May 18, 2012 at 2:32 PM EDT

The Executive Chef at the White House talks about her first job as a salad bar girl in Chicago, where she learned many basics she uses today in the White House Kitchen.

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West Wing Week: "Reach High and Hope Deeply"

May 18, 2012 at 12:01 AM EDT

Your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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Economy

My First Job: Jon Carson

May 17, 2012 at 1:40 PM EDT

The Director of the Office of Public Engagement at the White House looks back on his first summer job, which was hot, dusty and offered his first chance to earn some money

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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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