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.
On October 21, 1988, Hope Charlotte Hicks was born. She would later become a public relations executive and political advisor.
In 2006, Hope Hicks graduated from Greenwich High School, where she was co-captain of the lacrosse team.
In 2010, Hope Hicks graduated from Southern Methodist University with a degree in English.
In 2010, Hope Hicks' father became the executive vice president of communications for the National Football League.
In 2015, Hope Hicks' father left the National Football League and became managing director of the Glover Park Group.
In 2016, Hope Hicks was present during Trump's relationship with David Pecker during the 2016 Republican Party presidential primaries
In 2016, following Trump's election, Hope Hicks moved to Washington, D.C.
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."
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."
In May 2024, Hope Hicks got engaged to Jim Donovan, a Goldman Sachs investment banker.
In November 2024, Hicks cast her vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.