A 2011 University of Michigan graduate has been named the new LGBT liaison at the White House.

According to a news release, Aditi Hardikar - who earned her B.A. in economics and political science from U-M while minoring in music - will serve as the White House's primary liaison to the LGBT community as well as the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.

She served most recently as director of the LGBT Leadership Council at the Democratic National Committee, where her primary responsibilities included fundraising and mobilizing community leaders around Democratic issues.

Before her new appointment, Hardikar also worked as the LGBT finance director for the Presidential Inaugural Committee in 2013 and as deputy director of LGBT Voter Outreach and LGBT Finance for the 2012 Obama-Biden President Campaign.

Prior to Hardikar becoming White House LGBT liaison, Gautam Raghavan, who has since left the administration to become vice president of policy at the Gill Foundation, occupied the position.

According to the White House, Hardikar also planned events and organized progressive young Americans for the Campus Progress team at the Center for American Progress.

"Aditi has served President Obama for many years -- including on his 2012 campaign and at the DNC -- with distinction, integrity, and grace," Raghavan said in a statement.

"She will bring fresh energy and perspective to the position and its portfolio. I also think it's worth noting that she will be the first woman of color to serve as the White House LGBT Liaison -- reflecting the talent and diversity of the LGBT movement as well as this president's administration."

Hardikar is also the first woman of color to serve in her new position.