Cristeta Comerford Keeps Chef Position

Cristeta Comerford will remain White House Executive Chef. When she got the top post back in 2005, it was welcome news to many Filipinos. Cristeta Comerford is the first minority and the first woman to ever hold that position, not to mention she’s a Filipino. But when new presidents come in, that usually means a new White House staff, executive chef included. But the decision to keep Cristeta Comerford ultimately rested with Michelle Obama, who in this report from The AP clearly sees a shared sense of values in Cristeta.

From The AP

Michelle Obama also made another hotly awaited decision: She’s keeping the White House chef. Cristeta Comerford took the job in 2005 and is the first woman and first minority to serve as executive chef.

“Cristeta Comerford brings such incredible talent to the White House operation and came very highly regarded from the Bush family,” Michelle Obama said in a statement released by the transition team. “Also the mom of a young daughter, I appreciate our shared perspective on the importance of healthy eating and healthy families.”

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