Here is an opportunity for the leading members of Atlanta's young progressive scene to meet one of the Obama's administration's most dynamic young leaders, Michael A. Blake, Associate Director for the White House Office of Public Engagement. Our invitees will have an opportunity to hear him speak on the government's efforts to engage and involve the community, along with his thoughts on how progressives can use their influence and networks to effectuate change, more effectively, on a local level.
Event Specifics
Lobby of the Loews Hotel
1065 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Sunday, March 20th 2011
5:00-7:00pm
*Attire: Business Professional
*Open to Public
*Self-Parking is available directly across from the Loews, and also in the parking garage attached to the Loews.
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Michael Blake's Bio:
This Sunday, join Atlanta's Young Progressive Leaders as they host a welcome reception for Michael A. Blake, Associate Director for the White House Office of Public Engagement, from 5-7pm, at the Loews Hotel.
At only 28 years old, Michael Blake is one of the youngest and influential members serving in the Executive Office of the President. In his current capacity, Mr. Blake serves as the national director of outreach to communit...ies of color and the minority business community. He previously coordinated outreach to county officials, state attorneys general, secretaries of state and financial officers.
Michael Blake was recently selected as one of Grio’s Top 100 History Makers in the Making, where he was profiled alongside notables like Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed. He was also named as one of MSNBC’s 10 Black Politicians on the Rise.
Mr. Blake has a wealth of experience in the political arena. Prior to his current role with the White House, Michael worked as a member of the Obama for America campaign -- first as Iowa’s Deputy Political Director and Constituency Outreach Director, and concluding as the Michigan State Deputy Director and Political Director.
Michael is uniquely positioned to speak to the young professionals, activists, and community leaders of today on how they can best impact their community now. Please come out, this Sunday evening, to hear from one of our nation's most dynamic young progressive leaders.
