Karine Jean-Pierre Biography
Karine Jean-Pierre is a political campaign organizer, activist, political commentator, and lecturer in international and public affairs at Columbia University. She is also the senior advisor and national spokeswoman for MoveOn.org and a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. She has served as the deputy campaign manager for both Barack Obama and Martin O’Malley presidential campaigns.
Karine Jean-Pierre was born in 1977 originally from Haiti. She and her parents were immigrants from Haiti for a better life which she credits for her current success in politics. She attended and received her MPA from Columbia University’s SIPA in 2003.
Karine Jean-Pierre Career
2004 presidential campaign
In 2004, Karine was the southeast regional political director for John Edwards’ presidential campaign.
2008 presidential campaign
She was the southeast regional political director for Obama for America campaign. During the first Obama term, Jean-Pierre served as the regional political director for the White House Office of Political Affairs.
2012 presidential campaign
In 2011, she served as National Deputy Battleground States Director for President Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. She led the delegate selection and ballot access process while managing the political engagement in key states. She provided resources to help states figure out “the best way for them to get the word out for the campaign.”
Post-campaign
Jean-Pierre joined the Columbia University faculty in 2014, where she is a lecturer in international and public affairs.
Jean-Pierre served as the deputy campaign manager for Martin O’Malley’s presidential campaign. 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 now American president Donald Trump. Furthermore, she has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business, MSNBC, CNN, CSPAN, PBS NewsHour.
In December 2018, the Haitian Times named her one of six “Haitian Newsmakers Of The Year”. In January 2019, Jean-Pierre became a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.
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.
She has her own book, ‘Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America.
Karine Jean-Pierre Age
Karine Jean-Pierre was born in 1977 in Haiti. She originated from Haiti but currently resides in New York, New York, United States. She is of American nationality.
Karine Jean-Pierre Family
Parents
Jean-Pierre’s parents were immigrants from Haiti, and she credits their decisions for her own success in politics. Her dad is 70 but still drives a cab and her mom is a home health care worker. They came from a country that is impoverished but left to get a better life for their kids.
” For them, they are so proud of me, and they feel they have reached their dream because of my successes, but without them, I wouldn’t be where I am.” She also added that her parents told her she could be whatever she wanted to be, do whatever she wanted to do.
Karine Jean-Pierre Partner
Jean-Pierre identifies as a lesbian. However, there is no information about her current partner.
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 hired experienced individuals who happen to be LGBT, he didn’t hire LGBT staffers.” she says. She also added that working for President Obama where you can be openly gay had been an amazing honor. It was incredible to be a part of an administration that prioritizes LGBT issues.
Karine Jean-Pierre Daughter
There is no clear information about her having a kid but once clear it will be updated.
Karine Jean-Pierre Body Measurements
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Weight: Not Available
Shoe Size: Not Available
Body Shape: Not Available
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Col0ur: Black
Karine Jean-Pierre Salary
According to our reliable sources, Pierre’s annual average salary is around $74,469. She also earns extra money from her book Moving Forward: A Story of Hope, Hard Work, and the Promise of America, which is available on Amazon for $12.99.
Karine Jean-Pierre Net Worth
Karine’s professional experience has ranged widely from presidential campaigns to grassroots activism to local politics, to working in the White House. From all her professions, she has an estimated net worth of $2 Million.
Frequently Asked Questions About Karine Jean-Pierre
Who is Karine Jean-Pierre?
She is a Haitian-American political campaign organizer, activist, political commentator, and lecturer.
How old is Karine?
Jean-Pierre was born in 1977 in Haiti and is 42 years as of 2019.
How tall is Karine?
She has a height of 5 feet 6 inches.
Is Karine married?
She is neither married nor dating but she identifies as a lesbian.
How much is Karine worth?
From her numerous works that range from presidential campaigns to activism, she has garnered an estimated net worth of $2 Million.
How much does Karine make?
She makes an annual average salary of around $74,469.
Where does Karine live?
Currently, she resides in New York United States.
Is Karine dead or alive?
Karine is still alive and in good health.
Where is Karine now?
She is currently a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC and a lecturer in international and public affairs at Columbia University.
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