Biden names Indian-American Vedant Patel as Assistant WH Press Sec

US Presidentelect Joe Biden has named IndianAmerican Vedant Patel to be the Assistant Press Secretary as he announced the additional members of the White House Communications and Press StaffPatel is currently the senior spokesperson of the Biden inaugural committee and has been a part of the Biden campaign as well where he served as Regional Communications Director During Bidens primary campaign Patel served as the Nevada and Western PrimaryStates Communications DirectorPreviously he worked as Communications Director to IndianAmerican Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal Western Regional Press Secretary at the Democratic National Committee and Communications Director to Congressman Mike HondaBorn in India and raised in California Patel is a graduate of the University of CaliforniaRiverside and the University of Florida Patel is one of the 16 appointments announced by Biden to his White House communications and press staff on FridayProminent among them are Megan Apper Director of Research Kate Berner Deputy Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin Assistant Press Secretary Amanda Finney Chief of Staff for the Press Office and Special Assistant to the Press Secretary Mike Gwin Director of Rapid Response and Meghan Hays Director of Message PlanningBiden also named Paige Hill as Senior Regional Communications Director Michael Kikukawa as Press Assistant Jennifer Molina as Senior Director of Coalitions Media Kevin Munoz as Assistant Press Secretary Angela Dela Cruz Perez as Press Assistant Emma Riley as Chief of Staff for the Office of Communications Mariel Saez as Director of Broadcast Media Amijah TownsendHolmes as Press Assistant and Remi Yamamoto as Senior Advisor for Communications to the Chief of StaffThese diverse experienced and talented individuals demonstrate Presidentelect Bidens continued commitment to building an administration that looks like America and is ready to deliver results for working families on day one the transition saidRestoring faith in government by speaking honestly and directly to the American people will be a hallmark of my administration Our communications and press staff are integral to this effort and are committed to building this country back better for all Americans Im proud to have them serve the American people in the White House Biden saidAccording to the incoming White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain the appointees are among a diverse and experienced team that is dedicated to rebuilding the trust of the American people amidst a pandemic and a struggling economyIn times of crisis clear communication can save lives and keep families safe These staff members recognise the important role they play in communicating factbased information to the public on behalf of the president and vice presidentelect They are respected and creative communicators ready to tackle the urgent challenges facing our nation he saidKeep scrolling to read more newsCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever