Kal Penn working for the White House?

Sometimes it's a misconception that most artists can only do what they were trained to do in their field, for example: to act, dance, or to be a musician, etc. But, increasingly, the public is either dismayed or colorfully surprised that their hero or heroin can move from "on screen" to having a real life job...like Kal Penn.
The talented and flavorable actor, Kalpen Suresh Modi , was killed off in April 2009 from his character on "House M.D." (2004) for he asked to be allowed to leave the show in order to work for the Barack Obama Administration as the Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Liaison.
What is an Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Liaison (OPL)?
An OPL is responsible for communicating and interacting with various interest groups. The Obama administration calls the office "the front door to the White House, through which everyone can participate and inform the work of the President. Kal Penn's role is said to include outreach to the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities and the arts community.
It's a bold move and I applaud anyone who has to the courage to believe in themselves to leave a publically accepted "stable job" for something they truly believe.
We wish you all the best, Kal Penn, in the White House ~ from WHCC.