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

College Affordability

Watch: President Obama "Slow Jams" the News

April 25, 2012 at 11:04 AM EDT

The President stopped by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to pass on a message to Congress: Don't double interest rates for students

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College Affordability

President Obama: College Is the Best Investment You Can Make

April 25, 2012 at 10:55 AM EDT

In Colorado, President Obama repeats his call for students to take action and make sure their voices are being heard so that interest rates on federal student loans don't double this July.

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Education

President Obama Welcomes the Teacher of the Year

April 24, 2012 at 3:00 PM EDT

The President praised Rebecca Mieliwocki, a 7th grade English teacher from Burbank, California for her "wonderful spirit" and for setting high expectations for her students

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Inside the White House

From the Archives: The Obamas Visit Yellowstone National Park

April 23, 2012 at 11:11 AM EDT

In honor of National Parks Week, we're taking a look back at the President's trip to see Old Faithful

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Energy and Environment

Happy Earth Day! Avoid Feeling Green Guilt by Recycling Responsibly

April 22, 2012 at 1:00 PM EDT

America generates over two million tons of used electronics annually, and the improper disposal of old computers, monitors, and cell phones can release toxic materials into our environment

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Energy and Environment

Happy Earth Day! Why Cycling Makes Sense

April 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM EDT

Riding a bike instead of driving alone is one way Americans can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. See what steps the Obama Administration is taking to reduce air pollution and protect the health and welfare of the American people

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Education

Weekly Address: Calling on Congress to Prevent Student Interest Rates from Doubling

April 21, 2012 at 5:45 AM EDT

Congress has a chance to take action on what should be an area of bipartisan agreement to give our young people a chance to succeed in the jobs of today and tomorrow.

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Veterans

President Obama Welcomes the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride

April 20, 2012 at 7:47 PM EDT

Injured servicemembers take a spin around the South Lawn as part of a four day ride to raise awareness of their cause

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West Wing Week: 4/20/12 or "Roll Tide"

April 20, 2012 at 12:00 AM EDT

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

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Inside the White House

Crimson Tide Rolls Into the White House

April 19, 2012 at 6:21 PM EDT

The University of Alabama's football team celebrated their 14th national championship at an event on the South Lawn

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