Jen Psaki — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Vice President for Communications and Strategy at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Served as the 34th White House press secretary from January 2021 to May 2022 in the Biden administration.
Held senior communications roles in the Obama administration, including White House communications director (2015–2017) and spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State (2013–2015).
Hosts the talk show 'Inside with Jen Psaki' on MS NOW and began hosting 'The Briefing with Jen Psaki' in May 2025.
Served as a political contributor for CNN from 2017 to 2020.
Graduated from the College of William & Mary in 2000 with a degree in English and sociology.

Biography

Jen Psaki is an American political analyst and former government official known for her extensive career in political communications. She served as the 34th White House press secretary from January 2021 to May 2022 under President Joe Biden. Prior to this, Psaki held several senior roles within the Obama administration.

During the Obama administration, Psaki served as the White House deputy press secretary in 2009 and was promoted to White House deputy communications director from 2009 to 2011.