FORA.tv Speaker - Macon Phillips

As the Director of New Media at the White House, Phillips develops and manages the Obama Administration's online program, including WhiteHouse.gov.

Phillips ran the new media program for the Presidential Transition Team (Change.gov) and served as the Deputy Director of the Obama campaign's new media department (BarackObama.com).

Prior to the campaign, Phillips led Blue State Digital's strategy practice, working with clients like the Democratic National Committee and Senator Ted Kennedy. An Americorps*VISTA alum, the Huntsville, Alabama native is a graduate of Duke University.