Carlos Elizondo
American event planner and political aide
About Carlos Elizondo
Carlos Elizondo was an American event producer, political staffer and event planner.
Carlos Eduardo Elizondo (born June 10, 1962) is an American event planner and political aide who served as White House social secretary from 2021 to 2025. Elizondo previously served as a special assistant and social secretary for Joe Biden and Jill Biden during the Obama administration.
Early life and education A native of Harlingen, Texas, Elizondo earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Latin American studies from the Pontifical College Josephinum.
On November 20, 2020, after winning the presidential election, Biden named Elizondo to be his White House social secretary. He is the first Hispanic individual, second male and second openly gay person to hold the position.
Personal life Elizondo is openly gay, and resides in Washington, D.C., with his partner.
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Who was Carlos Elizondo?
American event planner and political aide
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Carlos Elizondo was born in Texas.
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Carlos Elizondo was an event producer, political staffer and event planner.
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Carlos Elizondo was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Elizondo. https://biography.guide/carlos-elizondo/
MLA: "Carlos Elizondo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-elizondo/.
Chicago: "Carlos Elizondo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos-elizondo/.
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