Karine Jean-Pierre
American political advisor and White House Press Secretary
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| January 20 2025 | Concluded her term as White House Press Secretary. |
| January 20 2025 | Concluded her term as White House Press Secretary. |
| October 7 2024 | Appointed as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden. |
| October 7 2024 | Appointed as a senior advisor to President Joe Biden. |
| December 2023 | Turned down an offer to become president of abortion advocacy group EMILY's List. |
| December 2023 | Turned down an offer to become president of abortion advocacy group EMILY's List. |
| September 2023 | Jean-Pierre's relationship with former CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux ended in September. |
| September 2023 | Jean-Pierre's relationship with former CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux ended in September. |
| June 2023 | Received a warning from the Office of Special Counsel for violating the Hatch Act by making political references during press briefings. |
| June 2023 | Received a warning from the Office of Special Counsel for violating the Hatch Act by making political references during press briefings. |
| May 13 2022 | Became the first Black and first openly LGBTQ White House Press Secretary, succeeding Jen Psaki. |
| May 13 2022 | Became the first Black and first openly LGBTQ White House Press Secretary, succeeding Jen Psaki. |
| May 5 2022 | Announced as the successor to Jen Psaki as White House Press Secretary, set to begin on May 13. She becomes the first Black and first openly LGBTQ Press Secretary. |
| May 5 2022 | Announced as the successor to Jen Psaki as White House Press Secretary, set to begin on May 13. She becomes the first Black and first openly LGBTQ Press Secretary. |
| 2021 | Began serving as deputy press secretary to Jen Psaki in the Biden administration. |
| 2021 | Jean-Pierre was honored with the Great Immigrants Award by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, recognizing her contributions and achievements. |
| 2021 | Jean-Pierre was honored with the Great Immigrants Award by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, recognizing her contributions and achievements. |
| 2021 | Began serving as deputy press secretary to Jen Psaki in the Biden administration. |
| May 26 2021 | Delivered her first White House press briefing, becoming the first openly LGBTQ person and the first Black woman since 1991 to do so. |
| May 26 2021 | Delivered her first White House press briefing, becoming the first openly LGBTQ person and the first Black woman since 1991 to do so. |
| 2020 | Served as chief of staff for U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign. |
| 2020 | Served as chief of staff for U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign. |
| November 29 2020 | Named Principal Deputy Press Secretary by the Biden-Harris transition team. |
| November 29 2020 | Named Principal Deputy Press Secretary by the Biden-Harris transition team. |
| August 2020 | Announced as Chief of Staff for Biden's yet-to-be-announced vice presidential nominee. |
| August 2020 | Announced as Chief of Staff for Biden's yet-to-be-announced vice presidential nominee. |
| May 2020 | Joined Joe Biden's presidential campaign as a senior advisor, motivated by a desire to shape the future and inspire her daughter. |
| May 2020 | Joined Joe Biden's presidential campaign as a senior advisor, motivated by a desire to shape the future and inspire her daughter. |
| 2019 | Karine Jean-Pierre published her book 'Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America', which serves as a part memoir and part political call to action. |
| 2019 | Karine Jean-Pierre published her book 'Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America', which serves as a part memoir and part political call to action. |
| January 2019 | Jean-Pierre became a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, expanding her media and political commentary role. |
| January 2019 | Jean-Pierre became a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, expanding her media and political commentary role. |
| December 2018 | The Haitian Times recognized Jean-Pierre as one of six 'Haitian Newsmakers of the Year', highlighting her significant contributions and impact. |
| December 2018 | The Haitian Times recognized Jean-Pierre as one of six 'Haitian Newsmakers of the Year', highlighting her significant contributions and impact. |
| 2016 | Served as deputy campaign manager for Martin O'Malley's presidential campaign, supporting campaign operations and strategy. |
| 2016 | Served as deputy campaign manager for Martin O'Malley's presidential campaign, supporting campaign operations and strategy. |
| April 2016 | MoveOn named Karine Jean-Pierre as a senior advisor and national spokesperson for the 2016 presidential election, with a focus on advising and speaking about electoral work and standing up to Donald Trump. |
| April 2016 | MoveOn named Karine Jean-Pierre as a senior advisor and national spokesperson for the 2016 presidential election, with a focus on advising and speaking about electoral work and standing up to Donald Trump. |
| 2014 | Joined Columbia University faculty as a lecturer in international and public affairs. |
| 2014 | Joined Columbia University faculty as a lecturer in international and public affairs. |
| 2011 | Appointed as National Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, leading delegate selection and ballot access processes in key states. |
| 2011 | Appointed as National Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, leading delegate selection and ballot access processes in key states. |
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