Famous Person Has Great New Job 4.84K Pareene 07/06/09 11:09AM Filed to: kal penn kal penn Politics Celebrities Barack Obama White House Rip dr kutner Today is Van Wilder sequel star Kal Penn's first day at his new job. His new job at the White House! TV's Dr. Kumar is "an Associate Director in the Office of Public Engagement," working under Valerie Jarrett.