President-elect Joe Biden has filled out his economics and communications teams, enlisting mostly women, including several of color, in a move that reflected his campaign pledge to create an administration that presents a diverse face to America as it tackles twin pandemic and economic crises.
Biden is expected to nominate Neera Tanden, the chief executive of the left-leaning Center for American Progress, as director of the influential Office of Management and Budget, according to people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the nominations freely.
Tanden, whose parents immigrated from India, would be the first woman of color to oversee the agency.
Among those named to be part of the team on Sunday was Jen Psaki who will serve as White House press secretary.
Psaki, 41, has held a number of senior positions, including White House communications director for former President Barack Obama’s administration.
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