Holton alumna Reagan Thompson '08 has been appointed as Director of Policy for First Lady Melania Trump. Reagan has had an active role in politics serving in her most recent position as executive assistant on the National Security Council and prior to that position served as policy and communications advisor for Mike Pompeo when he was a Kansas Congressman. New York Times article quoted First Lady Melania Trump's spokeswoman on Reagan's qualifications stating, "Reagan's experience with various statewide and national campaigns will be a big asset as the first lady and her team prepare to roll out her official platform in the coming months." Outside of her role in The White House, Reagan is an active member on Holton's alumnae board and visits Holton yearly to discuss how her Chinese studies at Holton set a foundation for her international policy work.
Congratulations Reagan on this accomplishment! You can read more about Reagan's appointment from The White House Press Release here.