1. Jalina Porter is an American political advisor who was the Principal Deputy Spokeswoman for the United States Department of State from January 2021 to June 2022 under President Joe Biden.
12 Facts About Jalina Porter
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Jalina Porter attended Carondelet High School where she was a four-year member of the Varsity Track and Field team, Varsity Song, peer counselor, and recipient of the Presidential Service Award.
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Jalina Porter was active in Jack and Jill of America, Inc during her adolescence.
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Jalina Porter received a bachelor's degree in marketing from Howard University and a master's degree in Global Strategic Communications from Georgetown University.
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Jalina Porter worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cambodia where she taught English in Ministry schools and worked with local and international nongovernmental organizations.
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Jalina Porter was recognized by the Peace Corps as a recipient of the Franklin H Williams Award for her lifetime commitment to humanitarian work and community service.
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Jalina Porter previously served in the US House of Representatives as Communications Director for former Congressman Cedric Richmond of Louisiana.
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Jalina Porter is a current Term Member at the Council on Foreign Relations, a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts, and a member of The Links, Incorporated.
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Jalina Porter is a former professional dancer for the Washington Wizards and NFL cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders.
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Jalina Porter appeared on the MTV series MADE as a professional cheer coach.
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On January 20,2021, Jalina 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.
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Jalina Porter served as Spokesperson for United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield.