Lindsay Reynolds
Lindsay Reynolds is an American event planner and government employee who served as the chief of staff of First Lady of the United States Melania Trump.[1][2] Prior to her appointment on February 1, 2017, she was associate director of the White House Visitors Office under President George W. Bush.
Lindsay Reynolds | |
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Chief of Staff to the First Lady | |
In office February 1, 2017 – April 7, 2020 | |
President | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Tina Tchen |
Succeeded by | Stephanie Grisham |
Personal details | |
Born | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Early life
Reynolds is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio.[3][4][5]
Career
Reynold worked as a third grade teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio before joining the Bush Administration in 2004.[6] After leaving the Bush Administration, Reynolds established her own event planning business.[7]
On April 7, 2020, First Lady Melania Trump announced that Reynolds had resigned as Chief of Staff "to spend time with her family",[8] and that Stephanie Grisham would immediately replace her in the role.[9]
Personal life
Reynolds is the daughter-in-law of Republican fundraiser Mercer Reynolds.
References
- Andrews-Dyer, Emily Heil, Helena; Thompson, Krissah (February 1, 2017). "Melania Trump hires Bush vet as chief of staff". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- Avila, Theresa. "Melania Trump Hires Chief of Staff As First Pick for White House Team". The Cut. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
- "Melania Trump's chief of staff is Cincy native". WCPO. February 3, 2017. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- Roberts, Kayleigh (February 2, 2017). "5 Things You Need to Know About Melania Trump's New Chief of Staff, Lindsay Reynolds". Marie Claire. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- Perlman, Derek Kravitz,Al Shaw,Claire. "Lindsay Reynolds | Trump Town". ProPublica. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- Paeth, Greg (November 2008). "Politically Proper". CincyMagazine.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
- "Melania Trump's chief of staff is Cincy native". WCPO. February 3, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- Zilbermints, Regina (April 7, 2020). "Grisham leaves role as White House press secretary". The Hill. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- "Stephanie Grisham Out as White House Press Secretary". Variety. April 7, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2020.