Yesterday must have been an exciting day for the creator of “Scandal.”
President Barack Obama announced that he has appointed Shonda Rhimes to the board of trustees at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (and the new season of ”Grey’s Anatomy,” which Rhimes also created, premiered).
As a part of her appointment, Rhimes will work alongside First Lady Michelle Obama and the other trustees to maintain the Kennedy Center and its site, which produces multimedia performances. Other appointees include David Rubenstein, Alexandra Stanton, Amalia Pera Mahoney, Frank Islam and Walter Ulloa.
“I am grateful that these impressive individuals have chosen to dedicate their talents to serving the American people at this important time for our country. I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead,” President Obama said via a White House statement.
The Golden Globe-winning writer and producer’s production company, Shondaland, produces “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice,” and “Scandal,” which qualify her for the position at the Kennedy Center.
Rhimes contributed to President Obama’s campaign fund and volunteered at a phone bank during his re-election.
