White House Deputy Chief of Staff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids White House Deputy Chief of Staff |
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Anne Tomasini, Bruce Reed, and Natalie Quillian since January 20, 2021 |
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| Appointer | President of the United States |
The White House Deputy Chief of Staff is a very important helper to the White House Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff is the main helper to the president of the United States. This job is a big deal in the White House.
People in this role usually have an office in the West Wing. They help make sure everything runs smoothly in the White House. They also do other tasks that the Chief of Staff asks them to do. In recent years, there have been several Deputy Chiefs of Staff, each with different duties.
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What Does a Deputy Chief of Staff Do?
A Deputy Chief of Staff helps the Chief of Staff manage the daily work of the White House. They make sure that the President's plans are put into action. They also help organize the many people who work in the White House. It's a bit like being a team leader for a very big and important team.
Who Are the Current Deputy Chiefs?
In the Biden administration, there are three people currently serving as Deputy Chiefs of Staff:
- Anne Tomasini
- Bruce Reed
- Natalie Quillian
From Deputy to Chief: Important Promotions
Being a Deputy Chief of Staff is a great way to learn about how the White House works. Six people who were Deputy Chiefs of Staff later became the main Chief of Staff. This shows how important and helpful this role can be. These people include:
Deputy Chiefs Through History
Many different people have served as Deputy Chief of Staff over the years. They have helped different presidents lead the country.
Clinton Administration Deputy Chiefs
During the Clinton administration, there were often two Deputy Chiefs of Staff. One focused on how things were done (Operations), and the other focused on new ideas and plans (Policy).
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations:
- Philip Lader (1993–1994)
- Erskine Bowles (1994–1996)
- John Podesta (1997–1998)
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy:
- Harold M. Ickes (1993–1996)
- Maria Echaveste (1998–2001)
George W. Bush Administration Deputy Chiefs
The George W. Bush administration also had Deputy Chiefs for Operations and Policy.
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations:
- Joe Hagin (2001–2008)
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy:
- Joshua Bolten (2001–2003)
- Karl Rove (2005–2007)
Obama Administration Deputy Chiefs
The Obama administration had Deputy Chiefs for Operations, Policy, and sometimes for Planning or Policy Implementation.
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations:
- Jim Messina (2009–2011)
- Alyssa Mastromonaco (2011–2014)
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy:
- Mona Sutphen (2009–2011)
- Nancy-Ann DeParle (2011–2013)
Trump Administration Deputy Chiefs
The Trump administration also had several Deputy Chiefs with different roles, including Principal Deputy, Operations, Policy, and Communications.
- Principal Deputy Chief of Staff:
- Kirstjen Nielsen (2017)
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations:
- Joe Hagin (2017–2018)
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy:
- Rick Dearborn (2017–2018)
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications:
- Dan Scavino (2020–2021)
Biden Administration Deputy Chiefs
The Biden administration continues to have multiple Deputy Chiefs of Staff.
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations:
- Jen O'Malley Dillon (2021–2024)
- Anne Tomasini (2024-present)
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy:
- Bruce Reed (2021–present)
- Deputy Chief of Staff for Implementation:
- Natalie Quillian (2023–present)
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Dick Cheney served as Deputy Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford.
