President Biden’s pick to replace Jen Psaki as White House press secretary is a Long Islander from Hempstead who graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School, a Catholic school in Uniondale, in 1993, according to reports.
At Kellenberg, Jean-Pierre excelled as a track star and student. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the New York Institute of Technology and a master’s in public affairs from Columbia University.
Jean-Pierre made history when she accepted the post as the first Balck woman and openly gay person to serve in the position. She also worked on Obama’s two presidential campaigns and Biden’s 2020 campaign.
According to ABC News, Jean-Pierre’s resume includes a stint as a volunteer firefighter in Hempstead. Her old captain in the company told the news outlet that he always felt like she was “destined for great things, because she never took no for an answer.”
“I can’t wait to see her shine as she brings her own style, brilliance and grace to the podium,” Jennifer Psaki tweeted about her replacement.