Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dan Scavino
How Dan Scavino built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Daniel Scavino Jr. is an American political advisor and former golf club manager. He held several key positions in the White House, including White House Deputy Chief of Staff starting in 2025. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications (2020-2021), Senior Advisor for Digital Strategy (2019-2021), and White House Director of Social Media (2017-2019). His roles indicate a focus on communications and digital strategy within the executive branch.
August 2000: Became a business development manager
In August 2000, Dan Scavino had become a business development manager and was pursuing a master's degree in business management from Iona University. That month, Scavino got engaged to Jennifer Nathan.
January 2004: Became assistant manager of Trump National Golf Club Westchester
In January 2004, Dan Scavino became the assistant manager of Trump National Golf Club Westchester.
January 2004: Returned to Trump National Golf Club Westchester as assistant manager
In January 2004, Dan Scavino returned to Trump National Golf Club Westchester as the club's assistant manager.
April 2006: Became the general manager of Trump National Golf Club Westchester
By April 2006, Dan Scavino had become the general manager of Trump National Golf Club Westchester.
September 2008: Appointed executive vice president of Trump National Golf Club Westchester
In September 2008, Dan Scavino was appointed as Trump National Golf Club Westchester's executive vice president.
2008: Appointed executive vice president of Trump National Golf Club Westchester
In 2008, Dan Scavino was appointed as the executive vice president of Trump National Golf Club Westchester.
2011: Developed persistent theme paying homage to Game of Thrones
As director of social media, Dan Scavino developed a persistent theme paying homage to Game of Thrones (2011–2019).
2013: Served as the director of Joe Torre's Safe at Home Foundation
From 2013 to 2015, Dan Scavino served as the director of Joe Torre's Safe at Home Foundation.
June 2015: Joined Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign
In June 2015, Dan Scavino joined Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign as an aide, later becoming the campaign's director of social media.
June 2015: Joined Trump's 2016 campaign
In June 2015, Dan Scavino joined Trump's 2016 campaign. His initial assignments involved finding large donors and forming relationships with the Republican National Committee.
2015: Served as the director of Joe Torre's Safe at Home Foundation
From 2013 to 2015, Dan Scavino served as the director of Joe Torre's Safe at Home Foundation.
February 2016: Became Trump's director of social media
In February 2016, Dan Scavino became Trump's director of social media. He met with Republican National Committee members to gain favor with possible delegates.
2016: Retained position in Trump's first presidency
In 2016, Dan Scavino retained his position in Donald Trump's first presidency.
2016: Worked in Trump's 2016 campaign
In 2016, Dan Scavino worked in Donald Trump's campaign, specializing in posting videos to Vine and helping justify Trump's claims regarding American Muslims.
2016: Senator Dianne Feinstein sought Scavino's testimony in connection with Russian interference in the 2016 elections
In April 2019, Senator Dianne Feinstein sought Dan Scavino's testimony in connection with Russian interference in the 2016 elections, but she was rebuffed by Republicans.
February 2017: Expanded the social media team
In February 2017, the Trump administration, including Dan Scavino, expanded its social media team.
2017: Served as the White House director of social media
In 2017, Dan Scavino served as the White House director of social media.
March 2018: The only remaining Trump campaign staff member in the White House
In March 2018, Dan Scavino was the only remaining Trump campaign staff member in the White House following the resignation of Hope Hicks as communications director.
April 2019: Became the senior advisor for digital strategy
In April 2019, Dan Scavino became the senior advisor for digital strategy.
2019: Served as the senior advisor for digital strategy
In 2019, Dan Scavino served as the senior advisor for digital strategy.
April 2020: Named deputy chief of staff for communications
In April 2020, Mark Meadows named Dan Scavino as the deputy chief of staff for communications.
2020: Remained with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after the 2020 presidential election loss
After Trump's loss in the 2020 presidential election, Dan Scavino remained with him at Mar-a-Lago and assisted him politically.
2020: Served as the deputy chief of staff for communications
In 2020, Dan Scavino served as the deputy chief of staff for communications.
2020: Spoke at the Republican National Convention
In 2020, Dan Scavino spoke at that year's Republican National Convention as one of several personal testimonials offered at the convention.
February 2021: Meeting with Trump advisors to form political action committee
In February 2021, Dan Scavino attended a meeting with Trump's advisors to create a political action committee, which eventually became Make America Great Again Action.
2021: Served as the senior advisor for digital strategy and the deputy chief of staff for communications
In 2021, Dan Scavino served as the senior advisor for digital strategy and the deputy chief of staff for communications.
January 2023: Joined Trump's 2024 presidential campaign
By January 2023, Dan Scavino had joined Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
April 2024: Leaves the Board of Truth Social
By April 2024, Dan Scavino had left his position on the board of Truth Social.
November 2024: Named as deputy chief of staff
In November 2024, Trump named Dan Scavino as his deputy chief of staff.
February 2025: Appointed to the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
In February 2025, Donald Trump fired the board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and appointed Dan Scavino, among others, to the board.
August 2025: To succeed as Director of White House Presidential Personnel Office
In August 2025, Axios reported that Dan Scavino would succeed Sergio Gor as the director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office.
2025: Serves as White House deputy chief of staff
In 2025, Dan Scavino became the White House deputy chief of staff.
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