Karine Jean-Pierre

Karine Jean-Pierre (born August 13, 1977)[2] is an American political campaign organizer, activist, political commentator, author serving as White House Deputy Press Secretary to Jen Psaki since January 2021. She is a former lecturer in international and public affairs at Columbia University. She was previously the senior advisor and national spokeswoman for MoveOn.org and a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. She served as the chief of staff for Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign.[3]

Karine Jean-Pierre
White House Deputy Press Secretary
Assumed office
January 20, 2021
PresidentJoe Biden
LeaderJen Psaki
Preceded byBrian R. Morgenstern
Personal details
Born (1977-08-13) August 13, 1977
Fort-de-France, Martinique, France[1]
Political partyDemocratic
Domestic partnerSuzanne Malveaux
Children1
EducationNew York Institute of Technology (BS)
Columbia University (MPA)
WebsiteOfficial website

President Joe Biden selected Jean-Pierre to serve as Principal Deputy White House Press Secretary.[4]

Early life and education

Jean-Pierre was born in Martinique to Haitian immigrant parents.[5] She was raised in Queens, New York.[6] She is a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology.[7] Jean-Pierre received her MPA from the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University in 2003.[8] Jean-Pierre later joined the Columbia University faculty in 2014, where she is a lecturer in international and public affairs.[9][10]

Career

Political campaigns

Jean-Pierre was the southeast regional political director for John Edwards' presidential campaign.[3]

She was the southeast regional political director for the Obama for America campaign.[3] During the first Obama term, Jean-Pierre served as the regional political director for the White House Office of Political Affairs.[11][12]

In 2011, Jean-Pierre served as National Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.[12] She led the delegate selection and ballot access process, while managing the political engagement in key states.[3] She provided resources to help states determine "the best way for them to get the word out for the campaign."[11]

Jean-Pierre served as the deputy campaign manager for the Martin O'Malley 2016 presidential campaign.[3]

On June 1, 2019, during the Kamala Harris 2020 presidential campaign, while Jean-Pierre was moderating a MoveOn forum featuring Harris, an animal rights activist jumped onto the stage and rushed at Harris, grabbing her microphone. Jean-Pierre intervened physically, standing between Harris and the protester until security removed the man from the stage.[13][14][15][16]

2020 presidential campaign

Jean-Pierre served as a senior advisor to the Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign.

In December 2018, the Haitian Times named her one of six "Haitian Newsmakers Of The Year".[10] In January 2019, Jean-Pierre became a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.[17]

In August 2020, it was announced that Jean-Pierre would serve as the Chief of Staff for Joe Biden's running mate, Kamala Harris.[18]

Media

In April 2016, MoveOn.org named her a senior advisor and national spokesperson for the 2016 presidential election. In a press release announcing the hire, MoveOn said Jean-Pierre would "advise on and serve as a spokesperson around MoveOn's electoral work, including a major effort to stand up to Donald Trump."[19] She has also appeared on Fox News, Fox Business, MSNBC, CNN, CSPAN, PBS NewsHour.[3] Jean-Pierre's first book, Moving Forward, was published in 2019. It is described by WJLA as "part memoir, part call to arms," in which she recounts her personal and professional life and encourages people to become involved in politics.[20]

Activism

Jean-Pierre has often demonstrated concern for human rights. She has worked at the Center for Community and Corporate Ethics and pushed major companies like Walmart to change their business practices.[21]

Personal life

Jean-Pierre is a lesbian.[22] In an interview regarding her tenure working for the Obama Administration as an openly gay staffer, she said: "What’s been wonderful is that I was not the only; I was one of many. President Obama didn’t hire LGBT staffers, he hired experienced individuals who happen to be LGBT," she says. "Serving and working for President Obama where you can be openly gay has been an amazing honor. It felt incredible to be a part of an administration that prioritizes LGBT issues."[23]

As of 2020, Jean-Pierre lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her partner, CNN correspondent Suzanne Malveaux, and their daughter.[24]

Book
  • Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America. New York: Hanover Square Press. November 5, 2019. ISBN 9781335917836.

See also

References
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  2. "Karine Jean-Pierre: Five Things To Know About Kamala Harris' New Powerhouse Chief Of Staff". BET. August 13, 2020. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
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  4. Jean-Pierre, Karine (November 29, 2020). "Karine Jean-Pierre | Twitter". Twitter.
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  10. "Haitian Newsmakers Of The Year". Haitian Times. December 27, 2018. Archived from the original on May 27, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
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  15. Vasquez, Christian; Cadelago, Christopher. "Protester grabs Kamala Harris' microphone at San Francisco forum". POLITICO. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  16. "'It was a scary moment:' Karine Jean-Pierre reacts to protestor rushing stage at Kamala Harris event". MSNBC.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  17. Concha, Joe (January 8, 2019). "MoveOn.org senior adviser joins NBC, MSNBC as political analyst". The Hill. Archived from the original on May 14, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  18. Wilkie, Christina (August 11, 2020). "Biden campaign prepares for VP pick announcement". CNBC. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  19. "MoveOn.com Names Karine Jean-Pierre As Senior Advisor & National Spokesperson for 2016 Elections". Politico. April 27, 2016. Archived from the original on March 17, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  20. "Karine Jean-Pierre on "Moving Forward" and inspiring a new generation of changemakers". WJLA-TV. November 8, 2019. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
  21. "Karine Jean-Pierre: The Child of Haitian Immigrants Who Became the Forefront of U.S. Politics". L'Union Suite. August 16, 2017. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  22. "Twitter". mobile.twitter.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  23. "Women on the Verge Part Two". The Advocate. June 9, 2011. Archived from the original on August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  24. Bojarski, Sam (October 23, 2020). "Karine Jean-Pierre: Biden Adviser And The Face Of An Inclusive America". The Haitian Times. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2020.

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