Jamie Citronās role in the Office of Public Engagement at the White House is to give everyday Americans an opportunity to participate in policymaking. āWe turn the White House into a mirror, reflecting the diversity that is our nationās greatest strength,ā Citron says.
Citron was instrumental in reimagining the White House Pride Reception, which welcomes hundreds of LGBTQ+ families to the South Lawn in June to celebrate the diversity of queer families ā both of origin and chosen. When thereās a national tragedy, Citronās department is the first to deal with the survivors. He views his position as a sacred duty, to advise President Biden in his role as āconsoler in chief.ā
Citron sees the LGBTQ+ community as critical to public service. āOur differences from the mainstream, and the challenges we overcome, give us a perspective that is our superpower,ā Citron says. āAnd we use that superpower to make the world a better, more creative, more beautiful place for everyone.ā @whitehouseope46
