First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) is the title held by the hostess of the White House,usually the wife of the president of the United States,concurrent with the president's term in office. Although the first lady's role has never been codified or officially defined,she figures prominently in the political and social life of the United States. Since the early 20th century,the first lady has been assisted by official staff,now known as the Office of the First Lady and headquartered in the East Wing of the White House.
The Milton Hershey School,formerly the Hershey Industrial School,is a private boarding school in Hershey,Pennsylvania for K–12 students. The institution was founded in 1909 by chocolate industrialist Milton Hershey and his wife,Catherine Hershey.
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author who served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017,being married to former president Barack Obama.
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is an American politician and diplomat who served as the 67th United States Secretary of State under President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013,as a U.S. senator representing New York from 2001 to 2009,and as the first lady of the United States as the wife of president Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party,she was the party's nominee in the 2016 U.S. presidential election,becoming the first woman to win a presidential nomination by a major U.S. political party. Clinton won the popular vote,but lost the Electoral College vote,losing the election to Donald Trump.
Kristie Anne Kenney is a former senior U.S. diplomat who served as the 32nd Counselor of the United States Department of State from 2016 to 2017. She is a recipient of the Secretary of State's Distinguished Service Award and held the nation's highest diplomatic rank of Career Ambassador in the United States Foreign Service. She served as the Department of State Transition Coordinator for the 2016–17 transition.
The White House social secretary is responsible for the planning,coordination,and execution of official social events at the White House,the official residence and principal workplace of the president of the United States.
Julianna Smoot is an American political aide and fundraiser for the Democratic Party. She served as a Deputy Manager of Barack Obama's 2012 presidential reelection campaign,having previously served as White House Social Secretary,Deputy Assistant to the President. and Chief of Staff to United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk. Smoot previously served as a professional fundraiser for the Democratic Party. She was the national finance director for Barack Obama 2008 presidential campaign. Under her direction,the campaign raised $32.5 million during the second quarter of 2007 and by election day,more money than any campaign in American history. She was named Social Secretary after her predecessor,Desirée Rogers resigned on February 26,2010.
Valerie June Jarrett is an American businesswoman and former government official serving as the chief executive officer of the Obama Foundation since 2021. She previously served as the senior advisor to U.S. President Barack Obama and assistant to the president for public engagement and intergovernmental affairs from 2009 to 2017. Before that,she served as a co-chair of the Obama–Biden Transition Project.
The family of Barack Obama,the 44th president of the United States,is a prominent American family active in law,education,activism and politics. Obama's immediate family circle was the first family of the United States from 2009 to 2017,and are the first such family of African-American descent. His immediate family includes his wife Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha.
Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden is an American educator who has been the first lady of the United States since 2021 as the wife of President Joe Biden. She was the second lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 when her husband was vice president. Since 2009,Biden has been a professor of English at Northern Virginia Community College,and is believed to be the first wife of a vice president or president to hold a salaried position during her husband's tenure.
Alyssa Mende Mastromonaco is an American author,podcaster,spokeswoman,and former government official. She served as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for operations in the administration of President Barack Obama from 2011 to 2014. She was the youngest woman to hold that position. She was later President of Global Communications Strategy &Talent at A&E Networks and the chief operating officer of Vice Media. She has also been a contributing editor at Marie Claire magazine. Since 2017,Mastromonaco has been a podcaster with Crooked Media.
Terrycina Andrea "Terri" Sewell is an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party,she has served since 2011 as the U.S. representative for Alabama's 7th congressional district,which includes most of the Black Belt,as well as most of the predominantly black portions of Birmingham,Tuscaloosa,and Montgomery.
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);the White 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 a weekly television program,Inside with Jen Psaki,on MSNBC.
Black women have been involved in American socio-political issues and advocating for the community since the American Civil War era through organizations,clubs,community-based social services,and advocacy. Black women are currently underrepresented in the United States in both elected offices and in policy made by elected officials. Although data shows that women do not run for office in large numbers when compared to men,Black women have been involved in issues concerning identity,human rights,child welfare,and misogynoir within the political dialogue for decades. Women in government are preferred by ethnic minorities over their White colleagues. Researchers studying black politics have discovered that White voters have prejudices towards Black candidates. Descriptive representation is important for Black voters. Black women's positional behavior and ideology are influenced by a distinctive Black female consciousness. Support for Black women candidates among Black women may result from a prioritization of racial concerns above gendered interests.
Madeleine Dean Cunnane is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district. The district includes almost all of Montgomery County,a suburban county north of Philadelphia. Before being elected to Congress,Dean was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly,representing the 153rd district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Kristen Welker is an American television journalist working for NBC News. She serves as a White House correspondent based in Washington,D.C.,and served as co-anchor of Weekend Today,the Saturday edition of Today,alongside Peter Alexander from 2020 to 2023. She took over hosting duties for the longest-running program in television history,Meet the Press,on September 17,2023.
The White House Internship Program is a government internship program that enables students and graduates to work at the White House.
Kayleigh McEnany is an American conservative political commentator,television journalist,and writer who served the administration of Donald Trump as the 33rd White House press secretary from April 2020 to January 2021.
Karine Jean-Pierre is an American political advisor who has served as the White House press secretary since May 13,2022. She is the first black person and the first openly LGBT person to serve in the position. Previously,she served as the deputy press secretary to her predecessor Jen Psaki from 2021 to 2022 and as the chief of staff for U.S. Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris during the 2020 presidential campaign.
Elizabeth Marie Allen is an American political advisor who serves as under secretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs in the Biden administration. She previously served as assistant secretary of state for global public affairs and as White House deputy communications director during the Obama administration.
