On May 5, 2023, Neera Tandon, an Indian-American with over 25 years of experience in public policy, was appointed as the Domestic Policy Advisor in the Biden administration. This historic appointment makes Tandon the first Asian-American to lead the White House Advisory Council.
Tandon’s career background includes studying at the University of California Los Angeles and Yale University. She has worked with three US presidents and headed one of the country’s largest think tanks for almost a decade. Tandon is a former US Secretary of State and a close aide to Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential candidate in the 2016 election. She also played a pivotal role in passing the Affordable Care Act during the Obama administration.
Before her appointment as Domestic Policy Advisor, Tandon served as Biden’s staff secretary. In this role, she was responsible for processing all paperwork that arrived on the President’s desk and overseeing decision-making processes in the domestic, economic, and national security teams.
As Domestic Policy Advisor, Tandon will be responsible for developing and implementing the President’s domestic policy agenda. She will serve as a liaison between the President and other government agencies to ensure that the administration’s policies are carried out effectively.
Tandon’s extensive experience in public policy and her past roles have prepared her for this new position. Her knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in achieving the Biden administration’s domestic policy goals.
