Jill Biden

American educator and First Lady

Jill Biden - American educator and First Lady
Born

June 3rd, 1951
74 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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An educator with a career spanning over three decades, served as an English and writing instructor at Northern Virginia Community College. Championed education and military families through initiatives as Second Lady and First Lady of the United States. Advocated for community colleges and launched programs addressing issues such as education and mental health.

Served as Second Lady from 2009 to 2017

Focused on the importance of education

Promoted awareness of military families' challenges

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