Childhood and Education Journey of Hope Hicks in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 23, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Hope Hicks. From birth to education, explore key events.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

October 21, 1988: Hope Hicks Born

On October 21, 1988, Hope Charlotte Hicks was born. She would later become a public relations executive and political advisor.

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2006: Graduation from Greenwich High School

In 2006, Hope Hicks graduated from Greenwich High School, where she was co-captain of the lacrosse team.

2010: Graduation from Southern Methodist University

In 2010, Hope Hicks graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in English.

2010: Father becomes VP of Communications for NFL

In 2010, Hope Hicks' father became the executive vice president of communications for the National Football League.

2015: Father departs NFL

In 2015, Hope Hicks' father left the National Football League and became managing director of the Glover Park Group.

2016: Relationship with David Pecker during the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries

In 2016, Hope Hicks was present during Trump's relationship with David Pecker during the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries

2016: Move to Washington D.C.

In 2016, following Trump's election, Hope Hicks moved to Washington, D.C.

2020: Hicks Advised Trump to Move On After Election

In the weeks after the 2020 election, Hope Hicks advised Trump to move on, leading him to say, "Well, Hope doesn’t believe in me," to which she replied, "No, I don’t. Nobody’s convinced me otherwise."

June 2022: New York Times Reports on Hicks' Advice to Trump

In June 2022, The New York Times reported that in the weeks after the 2020 election, Hope Hicks advised Trump to move on, leading him to say, "Well, Hope doesn’t believe in me."