CBS News has named Ashley Etienne as a political contributor. In this role, she will contribute political analysis across the Network’s broadcasts and platforms. Etienne was most recently deputy assistant to President Biden and communications director for Vice President Harris.

Previously, Etienne served on the Presidential Transition Team as the director of communications for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and as senior advisor of strategic planning for Biden for President in 2020. From 2017 to 2020, Etienne served as communications director and senior advisor to Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In 2014, Etienne was appointed special assistant to President Obama and communications director for the U.S. Cabinet. Etienne is the first woman and person of color to serve as the communications director for the speaker of the House and vice president.

Watch Etienne’s appearance HERE from today’s RED & BLUE on CBS News Streaming. 

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