Age, Biography, and Wiki
Jen Psaki was born on December 1, 1978. She is a prominent figure in American politics, having served under both the Obama and Biden administrations. Her most notable role was as the White House Press Secretary from January 2021 to May 2022.
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| Date of Birth | 1 December 1978 |
| Age | 46 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Jen Psaki's height and weight are not widely published, she is often seen as a poised and confident figure in public appearances.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Jen Psaki is married to Gregory Mecher, a former Democratic staffer. They have two children together.
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Net Worth and Salary
Jen Psaki's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. However, some sources suggest that her net worth could be higher, possibly up to $30 million, though these figures are speculative and not confirmed. During her tenure as White House Press Secretary, she earned a salary of approximately $183,000 per year. Her current salary with MSNBC is not disclosed, but it is rumored to be significantly higher, potentially around $12 million annually.
Career, Business, and Investments
Jen Psaki's career spans roles in both government and media. She served as the White House Press Secretary from 2021 to 2022 and later joined MSNBC as a host. Her consulting company, Evergreen Consulting LLC, has been a significant source of income, with business earnings of $579,918 reported in 2022. She hosts Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC, which has been moved to a primetime slot.
Psaki began her career in 2001 with the re-election campaigns of Iowa Democrats Tom Harkin for the U.S. Senate and Tom Vilsack for governor. Psaki then became deputy press secretary for John Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign. From 2005 to 2006, Psaki served as communications director to U.S. representative Joseph Crowley and regional press secretary for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
Throughout the 2008 presidential campaign of U.S. senator Barack Obama, Psaki served as traveling press secretary. After Obama won the election, Psaki followed Obama to the White House as deputy press secretary and was promoted to deputy communications director on December 19, 2009. On September 22, 2011, Psaki left this position to become senior vice president and managing director at the Washington, D.C., office of public relations firm Global Strategy Group.
She held her first press briefing on the evening of January 20, 2021, after the inauguration. On May 6, in an interview with former senior advisor to the president David Axelrod, Psaki suggested she would depart from the position of press secretary "in about a year from now". In October, Psaki was accused by a watchdog group of violating the Hatch Act for her comments on the 2021 Virginia gubernatorial election. On November 2, Psaki announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19. After quarantining and fully recovering, she returned to work on November 12 and credited her vaccination status for her recovery without complications.
On March 22, 2022, Psaki tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time in six months and did not accompany President Biden on his trip to Europe. Coincidentally, Hillary Clinton tested positive for COVID-19 the same week. On April 1, Axios reported that Psaki would likely leave the White House "around May" for a job with MSNBC. On May 5, the White House announced she would be leaving the role on May 13, and named her principal deputy, Karine Jean-Pierre, as her replacement.
On May 24, 2022, MSNBC announced its hiring of Psaki as a contributor; the network stated that she would make appearances during its coverage of the 2022 midterms and 2024 presidential elections, and that a show hosted by Psaki was in development for Peacock. Psaki made her first television appearance after leaving her position as White House press secretary on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon discussing the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Journalists at NBC News, the sister network of MSNBC, expressed anger and trepidation about Psaki's move to MSNBC, fearing that it would damage NBC's brand and "reinforce the impression, already well-established in opinion polls, that the news business in the US works hand-in-glove with political factions." Psaki negotiated the deal, along with a competing offer from CNN, while still serving in the office of press secretary. This led to concerns from NBC's own White House correspondent, Kristen Welker, that she could have shown favoritism toward her potential employers to secure her new role. Although other staffers have moved from the White House to cable news, making Psaki an anchor and not a political analyst was unusual.
Social Network
Jen Psaki is active on social media platforms, where she engages with followers and shares insights into her career and personal life.
In response to Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, Psaki said on Twitter (now X), "He [Biden] has channeled his loss and personal tragedy into a lifetime of public service and an incredibly deep well of empathy for others…Time and time again, Joe Biden proved his incredible strength by getting back up after being knocked down. This time, he shows it by stepping aside." On July 13, 2024, Psaki endorsed Kamala Harris, and stated that Harris is the best alternative to Biden and that she has her full support. However, she believed that Harris' chance of victory in the 2024 presidential race could be lower due to "sexist and racist beliefs".
Education
Jen Psaki graduated from the College of William & Mary in 2000 with a degree in English and psychology. She later earned a master's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, though this is not widely reported in mainstream sources.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of Jen Psaki's life, career, and financial situation as of 2025.
Psaki grew up in Stamford, Connecticut and graduated from Greenwich High School in 1996. In 2000, she graduated from the College of William & Mary with a degree in English and sociology. She is a member of the Chi Omega sorority and was chapter President. At William & Mary, Psaki was a competitive backstroke swimmer for the William & Mary Tribe athletic team for two years.
