Jen Psaki Biography And Wiki
Jennifer Rene Psaki is an American television political analyst and former government official. A political advisor who served under both the Obama and Biden administrations, she served the Biden administration as the 34th White House press secretary until May 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Obama administration as the White House deputy press secretary (2009); theWhite House deputy communications director (2009–2011); the spokesperson for the United States Department of State (2013–2015); and the White House communications director (2015–2017). Psaki was a political contributor for CNN from 2017 to 2020. As of March 2023, she hosts the talk-show Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC.
Jen Psaki Age And Birthday
She was born on December 1, 1978, in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
Jen Psaki Height And Weight
Psaki is approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall and is reported to weigh around 130 pounds (59 kg).
Jen Psaki Educational Background
She has a bachelor of arts degree in English and Sociology from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. While at the university she was a competitive backstroke swimmer for the William & Mary Tribe athletic team for two years.
Jen Nationality And Ethnicity
Psaki is American by nationality and of Greek, Polish, and Irish descent.
Jen Family, Siblings, Parents
Psaki is the daughter of James R. Psaki and Eileen D. Medvey. Her father, James, is a retired real estate developer, while her mother, Eileen, is a psychotherapist. Psaki is one of three siblings. She is married to Gregory Mecher, a Democratic political aide, and together they have two children.
Jen Psaki Career
Psaki has built a notable career in politics and communications. She began her political journey in the early 2000s, working on campaigns for Iowa Democrats Tom Harkin and Tom Vilsack. Psaki then served as the deputy press secretary for John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign, which helped solidify her path in political communications.
In 2008, Psaki joined Barack Obama\’s presidential campaign as a traveling press secretary, later serving as Deputy Press Secretary and then Deputy Communications Director during his administration. In 2013, she took on the role of spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, and in 2015, she returned to the White House as Communications Director.
After leaving the Obama administration, Psaki worked as a political commentator for CNN. She returned to public service in 2021 when President Joe Biden appointed her as White House Press Secretary, a role she held until May 2022. Following her time in the Biden administration, Psaki joined MSNBC as a political analyst and hosts her own show, Inside with Jen Psaki.
Jen Psaki Husband And Children
She married Gregory Mecher, a Democratic political aide. The couple met while both were working for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2006 and later married in 2010. They have two children together.
Jen Psaki’s Salary And Net Worth
Psaki’s estimated net worth is around $2-3 million, primarily accumulated through her career in government and media. During her time as White House Press Secretary, her reported annual salary was approximately $180,000.
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