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Reginald L. LoveFormer personal assistant to US President Barack Obama
Date of Birth: 29.04.1981
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Reggie Love: A Personal Aide and Accomplished Athlete
- Athletic Career
- Political Beginnings
- Personal Aide to the President
- Personal Assistant
- Recognition
Reggie Love: A Personal Aide and Accomplished Athlete
Early Life and EducationReginald Love was born on April 29, 1981, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended Providence Day School and graduated from Duke University with a degree in political science and public policy.
Athletic Career
Love was a star forward on Duke's Blue Devils basketball team, winning an NCAA national championship in 2001. He also played as a wide receiver on the university's football team on a football scholarship.
Political Beginnings
After graduating from college, Love unsuccessfully tried out for several National Football League (NFL) teams. In 2006, he interned on Capitol Hill, where he was hired by Barack Obama's then-Communications Director, Robert Gibbs, to work in Obama's Senate office.
Personal Aide to the President
The following year, Love became Obama's personal aide, serving in that role throughout the presidential campaign. They played basketball daily during the primaries and continued the tradition in the subsequent years, always being on the same team.
Personal Assistant
As the president's personal assistant, Love anticipated Obama's every need. He performed a wide range of duties, leading Obama to nickname him "iReggie," a nod to Apple's popular products.
Recognition
Love was featured in ESPN's "E:60" documentary series as part of the Obama campaign team. In January 2009, ABC News named him "Person of the Week."
