Early Life and Education of Dan Scavino: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 12, 2025

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Dan Scavino. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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January 14, 1976: Daniel Joseph Scavino was born in Yorktown, New York

Daniel Joseph Scavino was born on January 14, 1976, in Yorktown, New York. He is the son of Daniel and Katherine Scavino.

January 14, 1976: Daniel Joseph Scavino Jr. born

On January 14, 1976, Daniel Joseph Scavino Jr. was born. He is now an American political advisor and former golf club manager.

1993: Attended World Youth Day

In 1993, Dan Scavino attended World Youth Day and kissed Pope John Paul II's ring.

May 1994: Graduated from Yorktown High School

In May 1994, Dan Scavino graduated from Yorktown High School, where he played football.

1998: Named to the university's dean's list

In 1998, Dan Scavino graduated and was named to the State University of New York, Plattsburgh dean's list once.

1998: Graduated from State University of New York, Plattsburgh

In 1998, Dan Scavino graduated from the State University of New York, Plattsburgh, where he studied speech communication.

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.

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.

2016: Present in the South Lawn of the White House two days after the 2016 presidential election

Two days after the 2016 presidential election, Dan Scavino was present in the South Lawn of the White House, in which Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton.