Cecilia Muñoz
Cecilia Muñoz | |
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Director of the Domestic Policy Council | |
In office January 10, 2012 – January 20, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Deputy | James Kvaal |
Preceded by | Melody Barnes |
Succeeded by | Andrew Bremberg |
Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs | |
In office January 20, 2009 – January 10, 2012 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | Janet Creighton |
Succeeded by | David Agnew |
Personal details | |
Born | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | July 27, 1962
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Amit Pandya |
Education | University of Michigan (BA) University of California, Berkeley (MA) |
Cecilia Muñoz (born July 27, 1962) is an American political advisor who served as Director of the
Before working for the White House, she was Senior Vice President for the Office of Research, Advocacy and Legislation at the
She was featured in several episodes of the documentary series How Democracy Works Now: Twelve Stories, and she contributed a chapter to West Wingers: Stories from the Dream Chasers, Change Makers, and Hope Creators Inside the Obama White House discussing her experiences in the Obama White House.[3]
Early life and education
Muñoz was born in
Career
As Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Muñoz was the Obama Administration's main liaison with state, local and tribal governments, including the Big Seven organizations that represent most state and local officials, including the Council of State Governments, the National Governors Association and the National Conference of State Legislatures. She co-chaired the White House Task Force on Puerto Rico's Political Status, where her work prompted several politicians from both sides to celebrate her designation as head of the Domestic Policy Council.[8]
She was featured in the documentary film Last Best Chance,[9] story twelve of the series How Democracy Works Now, from filmmakers Shari Robertson and Michael Camerini. A cut of the film premiered on HBO in March 2010, under the title The Senator's Bargain.[10]
Muñoz appeared in Mountains and Clouds,
In 2020, Muñoz authored More than Ready, an autobiography about her life and tenure in the White House.[13][14]
Muñoz works at New America, a think tank based in Washington, D.C.[15]
In November 2020, Muñoz was announced as a member of Joe Biden's transition staff.[16]
Personal life
Muñoz is married to Amit Pandya, a human rights lawyer. They have two daughters.[17]
See also
References
- Office of the President-elect (Press release). November 26, 2008. Archived from the originalon January 26, 2009. Retrieved November 26, 2008.
- National Archives.
- ^ West Wingers | PenguinRandomHouse.com. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
- Gale Biography Resource Center. Archivedfrom the original on September 24, 2008. Retrieved November 26, 2008.
- ^ Clift, Eleanor (June 22, 2018). "Obama Immigration Vet Cecilia Munoz: 'The Choices Are All Terrible'". The Daily Beast. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- ^ "University of Michigan's star alums share stage during True Blue!". MLive.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
- National Archives.
- ^ "Home - El Nuevo Día". Elnuevodia.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2012. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ "Twelve Stories: How Democracy Works Now | Story | The Senators' Bargain | Last Best Chance". How Democracy Works Now. Archived from the original on April 3, 2011. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ "The Senators Bargain: Home". HBO. Archived from the original on March 1, 2011. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ "Twelve Stories: How Democracy Works Now | Story | Mountains and Clouds". How Democracy Works Now. Archived from the original on July 12, 2011. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ "Twelve Stories: How Democracy Works Now | Story | Ain't the AFL for Nothin'". How Democracy Works Now. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ "Cecilia Muñoz, Obama's history-making adviser, tackles doubts, doubters in 'More Than Ready'". NBC News. April 7, 2020. Archived from the original on April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ISBN 9781549184857. Archivedfrom the original on April 12, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "Cecilia Muñoz". New America. Archived from the original on April 11, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
- ^ Fox, Ben; Spagat, Elliott (November 11, 2020). "Some big, early shifts on immigration expected under Biden". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ Nakamura, David (September 8, 2014). "White House immigration adviser Cecilia Muñoz is taking the heat for Obama". Washington Post. Archived from the original on January 31, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2018.
Further reading
- "Congress Weakens Immigration Policies." Associated Press. December 1, 1997.
- Eversley, Melanie. "A Leading Authority: Detroit Native Speaks Out Proudly for Latino Issues." Detroit Free Press. November 3, 1997.
- Hayward, Brad. "Welfare Reform Has Legal Immigrants Wary." Sacramento Bee. September 4, 1996.
- "Immigrants Add $10 Billion to Economy Annually, Study Says." Washington Times. May 19, 1997.
- McDonnell, Patrick J. "Proposed Cutbacks in Aid Alarm Legal Immigrants." Los Angeles Times. July 30, 1996, p. A1.
- Navarrette, Ruben, Jr. "Groups Ask for Cuts in Immigrants." Arizona Republic. November 11, 1997.
- Sample, Herbert A. "Activists Want Food Stamps Restored to Immigrants." Orange County Register. August 22, 1997, p. A15.
- Sun, Lena H. "White House Queries Activist on Citizenship." Washington Post. March 21, 1997, p. A28.