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

First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden Celebrate the Inauguration with Military Families

January 20, 2013 at 9:11 AM EDT

The Kids Inaugural Concert: Our Children, Our Future was held to show military kids how much the country appreciates the sacrifices they make while their parents are serving.

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Violence Prevention

Weekly Address: Now Is The Time to Take Action Against Gun Violence

January 19, 2013 at 6:45 AM EDT

In this week's address, President Obama reiterates his commitment to do everything in his power to implement a series of common sense measures that would reduce gun violence in America.

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Violence Prevention

President Obama Announces New Measures to Prevent Gun Violence

January 16, 2013 at 2:57 PM EDT

Protecting our kids is our number one obligation. The plan to prevent gun violence the President announced today will help do that.

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Economy

President Obama Holds the Final Press Conference of His First Term

January 14, 2013 at 4:30 PM EDT

Before taking questions from the assembled journalists, the President took a moment to reflect on the past four years, and look ahead to his agenda for the next term, which includes new jobs, new opportunity, and new security for the middle class

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Violence Prevention

Vice President Biden Meets with Groups to Discuss Violence Prevention

January 10, 2013 at 11:16 AM EDT

Vice President Biden is leading an effort to develop a new set of policies to prevent tragedies like the shooting in Newtown Conn.

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Middle-Class Tax Cuts

What You Need to Know About the Bipartisan Tax Agreement

January 2, 2013 at 1:09 AM EDT

The deal passed by an overwhelming majority in the Senate keeps income taxes low for the middle class and ensures that America will continue to invest in education, clean energy, and manufacturing to strengthen our economy and the middle class.

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Veterans

The Year in Review: Joining Forces to Hire American Heroes

December 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM EDT

In 2012, working with Joining Forces, American businesses exceeded the President's challenge to hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses and made a greater commitment for the future.

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Middle-Class Tax Cuts

Weekly Address: Congress Must Protect the Middle Class from Income Tax Hike

December 29, 2012 at 6:45 AM EDT

President Obama urges Congress to meet its deadlines and responsibilities, protect the middle class from an income tax hike, and lay the groundwork for future progress on more economic growth and deficit reduction.

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Inside the White House

A Digital Milestone in 2012: 100,000,000 Video Views

December 29, 2012 at 6:05 AM EDT

Take a look at the videos that have been viewed the most.

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Middle-Class Tax Cuts

President Obama Urges Congress to Prevent Tax Hikes on Middle Class Americans

December 28, 2012 at 8:16 PM EDT

At a press conference following a meeting with Senate and House leaders, the President said that he is optimistic an agreement that can pass both houses will be reached in time.

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