doi:10.7916/rgz0-zb74Oral history interview with Yohannes Abraham, 2021Abraham, Yohannesoral historiesmixed materialPresidents--United StatesPresidents--Staff.--United StatesPresidents--Transition periods.--United StatesPresidential campaigns--United StatesCharleston Church Shooting, Charleston, S.C., 2015Emigration and immigration--Law and legislation--United StatesAbraham, YohannesObama, BarackNational Economic Council (U.S.)United States My Brother's Keeper Task ForceYohannes Abraham reflects on his service during the Obama presidency, including his roles as chief of staff to the Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPE/IGA), deputy assistant to the president, and senior advisor to the National Economic Council. Abraham characterizes President Obama's 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, and describes his contribution to each. Abraham discusses his experiences as a White House legislative assistant following President Obama's 2008 election and his eventual appointment to chief of staff. Abraham reflects on the nature of presidential transitions, differences between first and second terms, and OPE/IGA's relations with outside interest groups. Abraham also details select events that shaped the Obama presidency and his service during it, including the failure of immigration reform, the Charleston church shooting, and My Brother's Keeper partnerships