Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Hope Hicks
Discover the career path of Hope Hicks, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Hope Hicks is an American public relations executive and political advisor. She is best known for her roles in President Donald Trump's administration. She initially served as White House Director of Strategic Communications before becoming White House Communications Director. She later returned to the White House as a Counselor to the President. Her close proximity and long tenure within the Trump administration made her a notable figure.
2002: Model Appearance in Greenwich Magazine
In 2002, Hope Hicks appeared in Greenwich magazine as a teenage model.
2005: Cover Model for "The It Girl"
In 2005, Hope Hicks was the cover model for "The It Girl", the first novel in the series by Cecily von Ziegesar.
2012: Joined Hiltzik Strategies
In 2012, Hope Hicks joined the public relations firm Hiltzik Strategies.
August 2014: Joined the Trump Organization
In August 2014, Hope Hicks joined the Trump Organization full time.
October 2014: Began working directly for Donald Trump
In October 2014, Hope Hicks started working directly for Donald Trump.
January 2015: Appointed Press Secretary for Trump's Potential Presidential Campaign
In January 2015, Donald Trump selected Hope Hicks as the press secretary for his potential presidential campaign, marking her entry into the world of politics.
December 22, 2016: Named White House Director of Strategic Communications
On December 22, 2016, it was announced that Hope Hicks would become the White House director of strategic communications in the Trump administration.
2016: Communications Director for Trump Campaign
In 2016, Hope Hicks transitioned from press secretary to communications director for Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
August 16, 2017: Appointed Interim White House Communications Director
On August 16, 2017, Hope Hicks was appointed as the interim White House communications director.
September 12, 2017: Appointed Permanent White House Communications Director
On September 12, 2017, Hope Hicks was appointed as the permanent White House communications director.
September 2017: White House Director of Strategic Communications
In September 2017, Hope Hicks served as White House director of strategic communications.
March 2018: Became Chief Communications Officer at Fox Corporation
In March 2018, Hope Hicks became Fox Corporation's chief communications officer and executive vice president.
March 2018: Resignation from the Trump Administration
In March 2018, Hope Hicks resigned from the Trump Administration, concluding her role as Trump's longest-serving political aide at the time.
March 29, 2018: Official Resignation from White House
On March 29, 2018, Hope Hicks officially resigned from her position in the White House.
2018: White House Communications Director
In 2018, Hope Hicks served as White House Communications Director in President Donald Trump's administration.
February 2020: Return to the White House Announced
In February 2020, it was announced that Hope Hicks would return to the White House Office as an aide to Jared Kushner and counselor to President Donald Trump.
March 2020: Left Fox Corporation
In March 2020, Hope Hicks left Fox Corporation.
March 2020: Return to the White House
In March 2020, Hope Hicks returned to the White House as counselor to President Trump.
2020: Counselor to the President
In 2020, Hope Hicks returned to the White House to serve as a counselor to the president.
January 13, 2021: Final Departure from the White House
On January 13, 2021, Hope Hicks departed from the White House for the final time.
2021: Departure from White House
In 2021, Hope Hicks departed from her role as counselor to the president.
