Hilton Head's preserved natural beauty is part of its brand. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named Tina Flournoy, a veteran Democratic strategist and aide to the Clintons, as her chief of staff, the transition team announced Thursday. On multiple occasions, people who worked under Flournoy in Clinton's office felt they were boxed out as she favored only certain ideas. Glenda Glover, the sorority's international president and CEO, has done countless interviews with national TV outlets since Harris' election and has publicly stated how much pride the Greek organization takes in her win. "If you look at Doug's tenure, it ranges from Epstein to others," a person with direct knowledge of Flournoy's work told CNBC. Before that, Tina Flournoy was deputy campaign manager in the 1992 Clinton and Gore Presidential Transition Office and in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Mainly sunny. Can the island keep it? Since 1945, EBONY magazine has shined a spotlight on the worlds of Black people in America and worldwide. (CNN) -- Vice President Kamala Harris ' chief of staff, Tina Flournoy, is leaving her position this spring, a White House official told CNN Thursday. Flournoy's tight approach, which includes blocking longtime allies from contacting Harris, has led to both praise and criticism. U.S. Democratic vice presidential nominee Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) speaks at a campaign event in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. October 27, 2020. #TheOriginalSquad pic.twitter.com/jMuZgqGa6j. West Ashley residents give feedback on status of Piggly Wiggly redevelopment project. Read moreHouse Republicans pass US debt bill, push President Biden on spending, A South Carolina grand jury Tuesday charged convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh with two counts of tax evasion after prosecutors reviewed his final years of tax returns before he headed behind bars. "(Harris) represents so many things to so many people, and they're all going to want some of her time. Kamala Harris picks Tina Flournoy to be her chief of staff He is a fan of Southern rock, bourbon and horse racing. But the presidential hopeful planned on attending the event in Columbia long before announcing her bid. After Flournoy was hired in 2013, multiple senior advisors who continued to work under her leadership stopped gaining as much access as they did to Clinton prior to her arrival, said people briefed on the matter. All rights reserved. [4], In 2004, Flournoy worked on the transition of Howard Dean prior to his tenure as chair of the Democratic National Committee. Kamala Harris chief of staff, criticized for tough tactics, High 77F. SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named Tina Flournoy, a veteran Democratic strategist and aide to the Clintons, as her chief of staff, the transition team announced Thursday. Lorraine Voles, who was brought in as a senior adviser to Harris last summer, will step into the role. Charleston, SC 29403, News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com, Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com, var html = new Date().getFullYear(); Tina Flournoy is currently serving as chief of staff to Bill Clinton, but worked as assistant to the president for public policy at the American Federation of Teachers, From day 1, she led our team during a historic first year as we made progress rebuilding our economy here at home and our alliances around the world., The vice president added that she would continue to rely on Flournoy for her advice, counsel and friendship., In the same emailed statement, White House chief of staff Ron Klain said in an email that Flournoy had been a critical member of the White House team since day one, working with the President and Vice President to make their partnership effective and help the administration deliver on critical priorities., with some of that ire pointed at Flournoy. Flournoy graduated from Georgetown University in 1978, and also studied at Oxford University. Tina Flournoy is Assistant to the President for Public Policy at the American Federation of Teachers, an international union representing over 1.4 million members. In that capacity she directs the work of the AFTs legislative, political, field and mobilization and human rights and community outreach departments. Higher wind gusts possible.. Clear skies. Brazile and Moore, along with Susan E. Rice who would go on to become the national security advisor during Barack Obama's presidency seized a conference room and taped a sign to the door reading "Colored Girls. "Together with the rest of my team, today's appointees will work to get this virus under control, open our economy responsibly and make sure it lifts up all Americans, and restore and advance our country's leadership around the world," Harris said in a statement. "As a female, I'm overjoyed. Flournoy, appearing not to know that the text was from an old AP article, then wrote back with edits for the story. Find out more about the woman rumoured to be elected into the new White House office. Flournoy joins Ashley Etienne as Harris' communications director and Symone Sanders as her chief spokeswoman. KVOA It certainly speaks to me as an AKA woman, but it also speaks to me as a Black woman and a sister senator. Kosoglu had served as Harris' top adviser during the general election campaign. Harris, in a statement, said Flournoys deep experience, public policy expertise and accomplished career in public service make her uniquely qualified for this important position. Flournoy has been a player in Democratic politics and policy since the early 1990s, with high-ranking jobs in the Clinton White House, the Democratic National Committee and the American Federation of Teachers, among other positions. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has reportedly chosen Tina Flournoy as her chief of staff, a source told CNN. Vice President Kamala Harris and her Chief of Staff Tina Flournoy clap as they watch the Senate vote to pass the American Rescue Plan Saturday, March 6, 2021, in her West Wing of the White House.