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Melanie Garunay

Deputy Director of Digital Outbound for the Office of Digital Strategy

Melanie currently works as the Deputy Director of Digital Outbound at the White House. Previously Melanie served as Deputy Digital Director for Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid and as Outbound Producer for the 2012 Obama for America campaign. She is a native of Janesville, Wisconsin and received her bachelor's degree from Brown University, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Brown Journal of World Affairs.

Melanie Garunay's Posts

Vice President Biden: Chicago, One Last Time

Vice President Joe Biden reflects on returning to Chicago for the President's Farewell Address.

January 10, 2017 at 10:59 AM ET

Weekly Address: Working Together to Keep America Moving Forward

In this week’s address, President Obama reflected on the significant progress we’ve made since he took office in 2009.

December 31, 2016 at 6:00 AM ET

More than 5.99 Million Records Released

Today's visitor record release brings the total number of records made public by this White House to more than 5.99 million.

December 30, 2016 at 3:00 PM ET

Weekly Address: It’s Time to Get Covered on the Health Insurance Marketplace

President Obama discussed Open Enrollment on the Health Insurance Marketplace, which began November 1.

December 10, 2016 at 6:00 AM ET

Weekly Address: Pass the 21st Century Cures Act

The President highlights legislation that could help us find a cure for Alzheimer's, end cancer as we know it, and help people seeking treatment for opioid addiction.

December 3, 2016 at 6:00 AM ET

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