Williams Goes Behind the Scenes at the White House with Alumnus

Thanks to Billy O'Brien, '01, Associate Dean Teresa Williams was able to go a few places she hadn't been before on her most recent trip to the nation's capital.

O'Brien, a director on the Homeland Security Council, arranged a behind-the-scenes tour of the White House for Williams that included the Oval Office, the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room, the Cabinet Room and the Red Room. 

"It was fascinating to actually walk in the space where negotiations about the economy, about bills and about the future of our country take place," Williams said. "It's a little humbling."

Williams was in town to meet and have lunch with two Jepson students who are currently doing their internships at the White House.

The tour took about 90 minutes and included an unscheduled break.

"There was a moment where the First Lady was outside walking the dog, so we had to wait inside," Williams said.

O'Brien also proved to be a good tour guide.

"He was great," Williams said. "Every time somebody had a question about something he was able to explain why things were so."

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     "It was fascinating to actually walk in the
     space where negotiations about the
     economy, about bills and about the future
     of our country take place."              
                                     -Teresa Williams
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           Above: Williams in the White House Press Room
                         Below: Williams with Billy O'Brien, '01