Chicago businesswoman Desiree Rogers was the White House Social Secretary. She announced her resignation on February 26, 2010, effective at the end of March.http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2010/02/26/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry6247186.shtml

Rogers is a longtime friend of Barack and Michelle Obama and was a major fundraiser for the Obama campaign. As part of her duties, Rogers was helping to coordinate events and festivities surrounding Obama's inauguration.WashingtonPost.com: Chicago Businesswoman to... (November 24, 2008)

On May 22, 2009, a flight from Washington DC to Chicago had to make an emergency landing in Pittsburgh after the plane experienced mechanical problems. On board the plane was Rogers and Senator Roland Burris.The Chicago Tribune: Sen. Burris has bumpy ride from Washington (May 22, 2009)

The role of the social secretary includes coordinating every ceremony that takes place on the White House property. Rogers will work with the first lady on arranging state dinners and will be responsible for the swearing-in ceremonies of the Obama Cabinet.

Ann Stock, social secretary during President Clinton's administration, prepared for 4,000 guests over just four days in anticipation of the signing of the Mideast peace agreement.WashingtonPost.com: Chicago Businesswoman to... (November 24, 2008)