Former White House Social Secretary Deesha Dyer dishes about her unlikely journey to the biggest stage in D.C., April 25

Hear how Deesha Dyer, a hip-hop journalist without political connections, conquered her imposter syndrome and landed one of the most coveted jobs at the White House, when she speaks at a National Press Club Headliners book event on Thursday, April 25, at 1 p.m. in the Holeman Lounge. 

Register here. Tickets cost $5 for members of the Club and $10 for the general public. Pre-ordered books will be available for pickup and signing at the event.  Attendees will also be able to purchase books at the door.

Moved by the election of the country’s first Black president, Dyer, a 31-year-old, part-time community college student,  applied in 2009 for a White House internship. She eventually earned a full-time position. Three promotions later, she became White House social secretary, one of the senior protocol officials in the Obama administration.

In her new memoir, “Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble,” Dyer candidly details the journey of her life before, during and after her time at the Obama White House.

The program will include a question-and-answer session. To submit a question in advance, put “DYER” in the subject line and email it to [email protected].