Yohannes Abraham
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Yohannes Abraham | |
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United States Ambassador to Association of Southeast Asian Nations | |
Assumed office October 5, 2022 | |
President | Joe Biden |
Preceded by | James Caruso |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Yale University (BA) Harvard University (MBA) |
Yohannes Abraham is an American government official who is the
Early life and education
Abraham was born in Virginia to immigrant Ethiopian parents
Career
Obama campaigns and administration
Immediately after graduating from college in 2007, Abraham went to work for the Obama '08 campaign in Iowa. After the Obama's victory in the Iowa caucuses, Abraham worked for the campaign in other states, eventually being named field director for his home state of Virginia.[6] During Obama's 2012 run for reelection, Abraham served as the campaign's deputy national political director.[7]
During the Obama administration, Abraham served as Deputy Assistant to the President for the
Biden administration
Abraham was part of the Biden-Harris transition, where he oversaw many of the day-to-day operations.[2][8]
Ambassador to Association of Southeast Asian Nations
External videos | |
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Announcement by Biden of Abraham's nomination, May 13, 2022, C-SPAN |
On May 13, 2022, President
References
- ^ "Biden Selects Yohannes Abraham as Member of Transition Team". Tadias Magazine. June 24, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "President Biden Announces Key Nominees". The White House. May 13, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Alumni Profiles - Yohannes Abraham, Class of 1999". Westminster School. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ Woolsey, Angela (January 6, 2017). "White House staffer from Springfield reflects on working for Obama". Fairfax County Times. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ a b "Yohannes Abraham". The Institute of Politics at Harvard University. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ^ Olopade, Dayo (March 22, 2009). "The Root's Talented Ten: Yohannes Abraham". The Root. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ Allen, Mike (August 25, 2011). "Obama 2012 launches Project Vote". Politico. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Mucha, Sarah (June 20, 2020). "Biden officially forms transition team | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ "PN2135 — Yohannes Abraham — Department of State 117th Congress (2021-2022)". US Congress. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Ambassador of the United States of America presents credentials". asean.org. October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.