Natalie Jones (diplomat)

Natalie Jones was the United States Deputy Chief of Protocol.[1] She was the acting United States Chief of Protocol during the Obama administration from August 1, 2013, until Peter A. Selfridge was sworn into the post on May 13, 2014. In this role she served as the link between the White House and foreign ambassador and visiting dignitaries. In addition the office manages Blair House, the official guesthouse of the President of the United States.

Though she was reported to be a likely pick by the Trump administration to be the White House Social Secretary,[2] The Washington Post reported on February 6 that she has backed out of the hiring process.[3]

Personal life

Jones is a graduate of Naperville Central High School and Emory University.[4] She married Patrick Hallahan in 2012.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Natalie Jones". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  2. ↑ Andrews-Dyer, Emily Heil, Helena; Thompson, Krissah; Andrews-Dyer, Emily Heil, Helena; Thompson, Krissah (2017-02-01). "Meet Trump's likely pick for social secretary. She's a longtime Democrat and Obama appointee". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  3. ↑ Heil, Emily (2017-02-06). "Natalie Jones steps out of consideration for White House social secretary job". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
  4. ↑ "Photo: Naperville Central grad at the Vatican with Obama, Pope Francis". Naperville Sun. 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  5. ↑ Malozzi, Vincent M. (2012-04-22). "Natalie Jones and Patrick Hallahan". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
Political offices
Preceded by
Capricia Marshall		 Acting
Chief of Protocol of the United States
August 1, 2013 - May 13, 2014		 Next:
Peter A. Selfridge


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