Karine Jean-Pierre Biography

Karine Jean-Pierre is an American political campaign organizer, activist, political commentator, and author. She is set to become the 35th White House Press Secretary, appointed in May 2022 following the departure of Jen Psaki. She previously served as White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary since 2021. She was the former chief of staff for Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris in the 2020 US presidential campaign. 

What is Karine Jean-Piere Famous For?

• First black person to become the White House Press Secretary.

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Where is Karine Jean-Pierre From?

Karine Jean-Pierre was born on 13 August 1977. Her birth place is in Fort-de-France, Martinique in France. She holds American nationality. She belongs to the African-American ethnicity and her religion is Christianity. Her zodiac sign is Leo. Her hometown is Queens Village, New York City. She has two younger siblings. Detailed information about her parents and siblings is not available. 

Regarding her educational background, she attended the New York Institute of Technology where she received her BS degree. She received her MPA from the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University (SIPA) in 2003. 

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Karine Jean-Pierre Career

• Following graduation, Karine Jean-Pierre started working as the director of legislative and budget affairs for New York City councilor James F. Gennaro.
• She then became the outreach coordinator for Walmart Watch in Washington, D.C in 2006.
• In 2008, she served as the southeast regional political director for John Edwards’ presidential campaign. 
• She served as southeast regional political director for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. 
• She then became regional political director for the White House Office of Political Affairs during Obama’s first tenure. 
• She served as National Deputy Battleground States Director for President’s 2012 re-election campaign in 2011. 
• She served as the deputy campaign manager for the Martin O’Malley’s 2016 presidential campaign. 
• She became a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC in January 2019.
• She was also the senior advisor and national spokeswoman for MoveOn.org. 
• She published her first book, Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America in 2019.
• She worked at the Center for Community and Corporate Ethics.

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• For Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign, she served as a senior advisor. 
• She served as the Chief of Staff for Biden’s vice presidential nominee, Kamala Harris.
• Under Biden’s administration, she was appointed as the Principal Deputy Press Secretary.
• It was announced on 5 May 2022 that she would succeed Jen Psaki as the new White House Press Secretary.
• Set to assume the position on 13 May, Jean-Pierre will become the first black person and the first openly LGBTQ person to become White House Press Secretary. 

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Who is Karine Jean-Pierre Partner?

Karine Jean-Pierre is openly gay. She is in a relationship with her partner, Suzanne Malveaux, a CNN correspondent. They have a daughter. The family lives in the Washington, D.C. area.

What is Karine Jean-Pierre Height?

Karine Jean-Pierre stands around the height of 1.65 m i.e. 5 feet and 4 inches tall. She has a body weight of around 54 kg. She has a slim body build. Her eye color is brown and her hair color is dark brown. She has curly hair.

What is Karine Jean-Pierre Net Worth?

Karine Jean-Pierre is set to succeed Jen Psaki as the new White House Press Secretary. Upon graduation, she worked as a political campaign organizer for several politicians. As a White House Press Secretary, she will receive an annual salary of around $180,000. At present, her net worth is estimated at around $1 million.