Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and national security adviser Susan Rice is joining Netflix's board of directors.

“I am thrilled to be joining the board of directors of Netflix, a cutting-edge company whose leadership, high-quality productions, and unique culture I deeply admire,” Rice said in a statement.

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Netflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings praised Rice's experience working on intelligence issues during her tenure in the Obama administration.

“We are delighted to welcome Ambassador Rice to the Netflix board,” Hastings said in a statement on Wednesday. “For decades, she has tackled difficult, complex global issues with intelligence, integrity, and insight and we look forward to benefiting from her experience and wisdom.”

Rice is not the only former member of the Obama administration with ties to the streaming service.

The New York Times reported earlier this month that former President Obama is in talks with Netflix about producing a series of shows.

“President and Mrs. Obama have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire,” Eric Schultz, senior adviser to Obama, told the Times. “Throughout their lives, they have lifted up stories of people whose efforts to make a difference are quietly changing the world for the better. As they consider their future personal plans, they continue to explore new ways to help others tell and share their stories.”

Former late-night host David Letterman recently interviewed Obama on his new Netflix show "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction."