Desiree Rogers Interview

We haven't heard from her in a while-she looks good, and her conversation is gracious. Class Act.

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Desiree Rogers' "First Public Appearance" Since White House Departure

She's Back.

The topic - “Her role as Special Assistant to the President and White House Social Secretary.”

Should be interesting.




The Black Socialite TM: Desiree Rogers' "First Public Appearance" Since White House Departure

More on Desiree

The New York Times offered more insight yesterday in an article about former White House Social Secretary, Desiree Rogers.  It's a fascinating article that underscores a known fact:  Friends don't work for Friends.  I'm just sad that her tenure ended the way it did.  She brought another facet of glamour and curiosity to the White House.  Uh-Oh, that's what the problem was huh?  There can only be ONE in the White House.  Letitia Baldrige never out shined the First Lady did she?  A toast to Ms. Rogers-DC is tough.

Party's Over!

White House Social Secretary, Desiree Rogers is reportedly leaving her post next month, fourteen months and 330 events into her position, to "explore opportunities in the corporate world". A successful Chicago businesswoman and socialite, Ms. Rogers was the first Black woman to hold the position of social secretary and a close associate of President and Mrs. Obama. She came under fire in November 2009 when Tareq and Michaele Salahi crashed the Obama's first White House state dinner. Her critics characterize her as a spotlight seeker who maintained a very high profile including appearances in fashion spreads early on in the administration, and inserted herself as a guest during the dinner instead of fulfilling her responsibilities as social secretary. Of course when you're as fabulous and stylish as she, it would be hard to disappear into the shadows.

My number one rule as a planner is to take care of business-you can't relax until the event is over. You are being paid because of your organization skills and attention to detail. When the event is over-kick your feet up and have a cocktail. If you are managing an event-manage it. A planner should stay behind the scenes handling every aspect of the event detail and be prepared for every contingency. You'll receive your kudos for a expertly managed event-once it's over. It's a shame her tenure ended with a cloud over it.

Just goes to show that even or especially in the White House, you can't let your guard down for a minute. I wish her well.