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Dr. Antoine "Tony" Allen (Nu Xi 1989) is an engaged and accessible student-centered leader.
Delaware State University President said he is deeply humbled to help organize the historic inauguration “of a good and decent patriot” during an unprecedented time in the country’s history. “As the 46 th President of the United States, Joe Biden alongside Kamala Harris, the first woman of color to be elected Vice President of the United States, will work hard for all Americans and lead us toward our nation’s highest calling – ‘a more perfect union,’ ” Dr. Allen said. “This year’s inauguration will look different amid the pandemic, but we will honor the American inaugural traditions and engage Americans across the country while keeping everybody healthy and safe.”
was the senior staff member respon- sible for relationships with hundreds of elected officials and leaders across the country. Previously, Wilson was a senior aide in Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey’s office, most recently serving as his State Director and Senior Advisor to his 2018 reelection. Nevada State Sen. Yvanna Cancela – one of Joe Biden’s earliest elected supporters, endorsing him the day he announced his campaign. Sen. Cancela was a senior advisor in Nevada dur- ing the primary election, helping steer Biden’s comeback, as well as in the gen- eral election to secure another victory in the Silver State.
59 th inaugural ceremonies, prioritizing keeping people safe and preventing the spread of COVID-19 while engaging all Americans. *In this appointment, Dr. Tony Allen has accepted this appointment in his personal capacity and is not in any way connected with his duties as the Presi- dent of Delaware State University.
Additionally, the PIC is also unveil- ing its website at http://www.bideninau-
According to the Nov. 30 announce- ment, also named on the PIC were:
gural.org, which includes a web store with exclusive inaugural merchandise and collectibles. The PIC is also launching its social media presence on Insta- gram and Twitter under the handle @Inaugura- tion46 where Americans can visit for the latest news and information about the inauguration. The PIC will work closely with the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) to coordinate all activities surrounding the
Maju Varghese, Executive Director – the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Advisor on the Biden-Harris campaign from the primaries through the general who oversaw the campaign’s day-to-day operations and led the entire campaign through an unprecedented shift to remote working. He previously served in the Obama White House in various roles, including Assistant to the Presi- dent for Management and Administra- tion and Deputy Director of Advance. Erin Wilson, Deputy Executive Director – the Biden-Harris campaign’s National Political Director throughout the primary and general elections, who
Dr. Allen with President-elect Joe Biden.
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