Jalina Porter
Jalina Porter | |
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| Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the United States Department of State | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2021 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Secretary | Antony Blinken |
| Leader | Ned Price |
| Preceded by | Cale Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jalina Porter Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Howard University (Bachelor in Marketing) Georgetown University (Master of Global Strategic Communications) |
| Website | https://www.jalinaporter.com/ |
Jalina Porter is an American political advisor who is the current Principal Deputy Spokeswoman for the United States Department of State since January 20, 2021 under President Joe Biden.[1]
Early life and education[]
Porter was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana[2] and raised in California. She is a professional dancer[3] and cheerleader.[4] Porter received a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Howard University and a master's degree in Global Strategic Communications from Georgetown University.[1]
Career[]
Porter worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cambodia where she taught English in Ministry schools and worked with local and international nongovernmental organizations.
Porter previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives as Communications Director for former Congressman Cedric Richmond of Louisiana.[1]
Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the State Department[]
On January 20, 2021, Porter was sworn in as Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the United States Department of State in the Biden administration, succeeding Cale Brown from the Trump administration.[1][5]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Jalina Porter". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Perry, Michiel (2015-05-29). "Jalina Porter: Dancing, Traveling and Always Southern". Black Southern Belle. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ Mali, Meghashyam (2015-06-24). "From cheerleader to House staffer". TheHill. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Hill Staffer by Day, Cheerleader by Night". Roll Call. 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
- ^ "Cale Brown". United States Department of State. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
External links[]
- Living people
- People from Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Howard University alumni
- Georgetown University alumni
- American women in politics
- Biden administration personnel
- United States Department of State officials