Political advisor who began her time as the 34th White House press secretary in January 2021 for President Joe Biden's administration. She was previously the Spokesperson for the United States Department of State between 2013 and 2015 for 44th president, Barack Obama.
She earned her degree in English and sociology from the College of William & Mary in 2000. She competed on the school's swim team for two years.
She worked as the White House Deputy Communications Director between 2009 and 2011. She also served as the White House Communications Director between 2015 and 2017.
She has two children with her husband Gregory.
She began her career in politics working on the re-election campaign for Tom Harkin in 2001.