Join the Department of Political Science and the School of Public and International Affairs as Andrew Bates, who earned a political science degree at NC State in 2009, shares his journey from Winston-Salem to the West Wing. As senior deputy white house press secretary in the Biden administration, Bates navigated the highest levels of American politics and communications strategy. In this candid conversation, he'll reveal how his NC State education laid the foundation for his career, discuss the realities of working in one of the most demanding roles in government and offer practical advice to students and recent graduates aspiring to careers in politics and public service. Following his White House tenure, Bates launched his own political consulting firm.