Gautam Raghavan

White House Profile

Gautam Raghavan

Public Engagement Advisor

Prior to joining the White House, Gautam served as the Deputy White House Liaison for the U.S. Department of Defense and as the Outreach Lead for DoD’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Working Group. Gautam has previously worked for the Obama campaign, Democratic National Committee, and Progressive Majority, and is a graduate of Stanford University.

Gautam Raghavan's Posts

What is the Employment Non-Discrimination Act? (ENDA)

November 6, 2013 at 7:26 PM EST

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act, or ENDA, would provide strong federal protections against discrimination, making it explicitly illegal to fire someone because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).

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Faith Based

Tune In: White House Diwali Celebration

November 4, 2013 at 5:36 PM EST

Tomorrow, the White House will celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, for the fifth time since President Obama took office. This year, First Lady Michelle Obama will provide remarks and light the diya, or lamp.

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Violence Prevention

Living in Chardhi Kala: One Year after the Shooting in Oak Creek

August 6, 2013 at 6:51 PM EST

One year ago, a lone gunman entered a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and senselessly murdered six worshippers and seriously injured several others, including Police Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was shot 12 times at close range while attempting to save others.

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Immigration

President Obama Meets with Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

July 30, 2013 at 10:19 AM EST

Earlier this week, President Obama met with members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) at the White House to discuss a range of important issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.

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Pride at the White House

June 12, 2013 at 10:05 AM EST

Americans from across the country, all of whom are members or allies of the LGBT community who wrote letters to the President to express their thanks and to share their hopes, ambitions, and concerns for the future, are invited to attend the White House LGBT Pride Month Reception.

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President Obama Speaks at AAPI Heritage Month Celebration

May 29, 2013 at 9:40 AM EST

President Obama delivers remarks before over 200 members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at a White House celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.

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Civil Rights

Honoring Harvey Milk Champions of Change

May 28, 2013 at 4:46 PM EST

Honoring Harvey Milk Champions of Change

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Ambassador Susan Rice Marks International Day Against Homophobia

May 17, 2013 at 10:54 AM EST

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Watch Live: Upcoming AAPI Heritage Month Events

May 8, 2013 at 10:23 AM EST

An update about the upcoming AAPI Heritage Month events

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On the Road in Boyle Heights, CA: Working Toward a Healthy LGBTQ Community

April 16, 2013 at 4:26 PM EST

Gautam Raghavan visits Boyle Heights, CA for a LGBTQ forum hosted by the Latino Equality Alliance.

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