Desiree Rogers
Desiree Rogers

As social secretary, I was responsible for putting together all the events that the President and the First Lady host.

Desiree Rogers
Desiree Rogers

Johnson Publishing offered me an opportunity to build back iconic brands like 'Ebony' and 'Jet' magazines.

Desiree Rogers
Desiree Rogers

How can we salute - encourage the American spirit? That means many different things to many different people.

Desiree Rogers
Desiree Rogers

I think it's fair to say I feel much more comfortable in business than in politics.

Desiree Rogers
Desiree Rogers

I'm much more comfortable in a meritocracy and in reward for good work as opposed to a political environment, where I feel like all of that can be confused.

Desiree Rogers
Desiree Rogers

There is an environment where someone is always looking for someone to make an error. They're always looking not for the good things, the wonderful things the president and first lady are doing, they're looking for an error or to criticize. And it's not conducive to good work.