Julianna Smoot, who was chief of staff to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, is the new White House social secretary, succeeding Desiree Rogers, who came under criticism for her handling of a state dinner that was crashed by a Virginia couple.

Julianna Smoot, who was chief of staff to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, is the new White House social secretary, succeeding Desiree Rogers, who came under criticism for her handling of a state dinner that was crashed by a Virginia couple.
