Leah Katz-Hernandez

First Deaf Receptionist for the White House; Speaker & Author

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Leah Katz-Hernandez Biography

Leah Katz-Hernandez is a speaker, author, and advisor with the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Advisory Committee. Previously known as the celebrated Receptionist Of The United States for President Obama “ROTUS,” Ms. Katz-Hernandez is a leading expert on disability inclusion, public communication strategy, and civil rights. Through her dynamic career, she gained experience with the nonprofit sector, presidential campaigns, Capitol Hill, and the Obama White House.

As a highly visible White House employee, Ms. Katz-Hernandez skillfully welcomed world leaders to the West Wing while simultaneously urging equal access for the Deaf, Disability, and Latina communities. Ms. Katz-Hernandez now uses her expertise to advocate for equality all over the world, with a focus on supporting marginalized communities.

She earned her MA in Strategic Communication from American University in 2016 and a BA in Government from Gallaudet University in 2010.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/17/2024.

Leah Katz-Hernandez Videos

  • Empowering Communities Through Access and Inclusion | Leah ...
    Leah Katz-Hernandez the first-ever Deaf person to hold the position of West Wing Receptionist shares her unique journey of personal and ...
  • The Heumann Perspective: Leah Katz-Hernandez - YouTube
    Join Judy for #TheHeumannPerspective with former Obama Administration Receptionist of the United States or ROTUS Leah Katz-Hernandez ...
  • Wonder Women Tech 2017 - Leah Katz-Hernandez - YouTube
    Leah Katz-Hernandez was the first deaf Receptionist of the United States, nicknamed "ROTUS," under the Obama Administration. Watch her ...

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