Pantea Faed is a native Californian, born and raised in the Bay Area. Upon graduating from the University of Southern California in 2012 with a degree in Political Science and American Studies and Ethnicity, she moved to Washington, DC to serve as a White House Intern in the Office of the First Lady. In 2013, Ms. Faed accepted a position in the President and First Lady’s Office of the Social Secretary. She now serves as the Deputy Associate Director of the Social Office and coordinates events in the White House, from State Dinners and Press Conferences, to cultural celebrations and educational programming. She is passionate about the arts and working towards creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities.