Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dana Perino

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dana Perino made an impact.

Dana Perino is an American political commentator and author best known for serving as the 26th White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush, from 2007 to 2009. Notably, she was the second woman to hold this position, following Dee Dee Myers. Since her time in the White House, Perino has become a prominent figure in political commentary and analysis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

November 2001: Return to Washington, D.C. and DOJ position

In November 2001, Dana Perino returned to Washington, D.C. and secured a position as a spokesperson for the Department of Justice.

2002: Hired by White House

In 2002, Dana Perino was hired by White House chief of staff Andy Card and became associate director of communications for the White House CEQ.

2005: Served as Deputy Press Secretary

From 2005, Dana Perino served as Deputy Press Secretary.

April 30, 2007: Acting White House Press Secretary

On April 30, 2007, Dana Perino served as the Acting White House Press Secretary while Tony Snow underwent treatment for colon cancer.

August 31, 2007: Announcement as White House Press Secretary Replacement

On August 31, 2007, President George W. Bush announced that Dana Perino would replace Tony Snow as White House Press Secretary due to Snow's health reasons.

September 14, 2007: Appointment as White House Press Secretary

On September 14, 2007, Dana Perino became the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush.

January 2009: End of term as White House Press Secretary

In January 2009, Dana Perino concluded her service as White House Press Secretary at the end of the Bush administration.

January 20, 2009: End of tenure as White House Press Secretary

In January 20, 2009, Dana Perino's tenure as the White House Press Secretary concluded at the end of the Bush administration.

November 2009: Nomination to Broadcasting Board of Governors

In November 2009, Dana Perino was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

June 30, 2010: Confirmation to Broadcasting Board of Governors

On June 30, 2010, Dana Perino was confirmed by the Senate to serve on the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

March 2011: Joining Crown Forum as Editorial Director

In March 2011, Dana Perino joined Crown Forum, a division of Random House, Inc., as editorial director.

September 18, 2016: Premiere of Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What Podcast

On September 18, 2016, Dana Perino's podcast "Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What", co-hosted with Chris Stirewalt, premiered as a weekly limited series on the Fox News Channel.

October 2, 2017: Hosting The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino

On October 2, 2017, Dana Perino began hosting "The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino" on Fox News.

2020: End of Perino & Stirewalt Podcast

In 2020, the podcast "Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What" ended after Chris Stirewalt's firing from the Fox News Network.

2021: Co-anchoring America's Newsroom

In 2021, Dana Perino left The Daily Briefing to co-anchor America's Newsroom with Bill Hemmer.

2022: Guest Host of Gutfeld!

In 2022, Dana Perino served as a guest host on Fox News' late night talk show Gutfeld!.

August 2023: Announcement of Perino on Politics Podcast

In August 2023, it was announced that Dana Perino would host a new podcast entitled "Perino on Politics" on Fox News Radio ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

August 30, 2023: Moderating the GOP Presidential Primary Debate

On August 30, 2023, Dana Perino moderated the second GOP presidential primary debate on Fox Business alongside Stuart Varney and Ilia Calderón, during which she asked the candidates to "vote one of their fellow candidates off the island".