WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former women's basketball player Annie Tomasini (CAS '02) was named to President-elect Joe Biden's White House senior staff Tuesday.
Tomasini, a political science major, currently serves as President-elect Biden's Traveling Chief of Staff, where she ensures the execution of day to day affairs and provides strategic counsel to the President-elect. Tomasini has served the Biden family for over a decade in several positions, including as Deputy Press Secretary for Vice President Biden and Press Secretary for Senator Biden when he was Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Previously, Tomasini was Senior Director of State, Local, and Community Relations and Strategic Outreach at Harvard Public Affairs and Communications, where she oversaw the relationships with Harvard University's external stakeholders, host communities, and state and local government. She began her career at Rasky Partners Inc., one of the largest public relations firms in New England. Tomasini also serves on the non-profit Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester.
During her days as a Terrier, Tomasini was a heart-and-soul player. As a freshman, she earned the Renee Doctor Award, given annually to the player who best epitomizes a Terrier player. From there, she went on to be a steady force in the lineup, appearing in all 29 games in each of the next two seasons, starting 46 of 58 contests. The Dorchester native and defensive specialist was named the team's most improved player following her junior season, where she nearly doubled her scoring average and ranked second on the team in assists (54) and steals (39).
