Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Ivanka Trump
Discover the career path of Ivanka Trump, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Ivanka Trump is an American businesswoman and the daughter of former U.S. President Donald Trump. She served as a senior advisor in her father's administration from 2017 to 2021, also holding the position of Director of the Office of Economic Initiatives and Entrepreneurship. Prior to her role in politics, she was known for her business ventures and involvement in the Trump Organization.
May 1997: Seventeen Magazine Cover
In May 1997, Ivanka Trump was featured on the cover of Seventeen magazine.
1997: Co-hosting Miss Teen USA Pageant
In 1997, Ivanka Trump co-hosted the Miss Teen USA Pageant.
2004: Graduation from University of Pennsylvania
In 2004, Ivanka Trump graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
2006: Guest Judge on Project Runway
In 2006, Ivanka Trump was a guest judge on Project Runway's third season.
2007: Partnership with Dynamic Diamond Corp.
In 2007, Ivanka Trump formed a partnership with Dynamic Diamond Corp. to create Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry.
October 2009: Publication of "The Trump Card"
In October 2009, Ivanka Trump's first self-help book, The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life, was published.
August 2010: Relaunch of Brand Website
In August 2010, Ivanka Trump's brand website had a major relaunch.
2010: Consultant for The Trump Organization
Between 2010 and 2018, Ivanka Trump was also a paid consultant for The Trump Organization.
2010: Cameo in Gossip Girl
In 2010, Ivanka Trump and her husband made a cameo portraying themselves in Season 4 Episode 6 of Gossip Girl.
2010: Cofounded Girl Up with the United Nations Foundation
In 2010, Ivanka Trump cofounded Girl Up with the United Nations Foundation.
November 2011: Flagship Store Relocation
In November 2011, Ivanka Trump's flagship store moved to a larger space in the SoHo district.
February 2012: Leading the Old Post Office Proposal
In February 2012, Ivanka Trump led the request for proposal with the General Services Administration, resulting in the Trump Organization's selection to develop the historic Old Post Office in Washington, D.C.
December 2012: Board Selection by 100 Women in Hedge Funds
In December 2012, Members of 100 Women in Hedge Funds selected Ivanka Trump to their board.
2014: Launched IvankaTrump.com and Women Who Work Campaign
In 2014, Ivanka Trump launched IvankaTrump.com and the Women Who Work campaign, which focused on young, modern professional women and aimed to provide a comprehensive lifestyle guide.
2014: Guest Judge on Project Runway All Stars
In 2014, Ivanka Trump reappeared as a guest judge on season 4 of Project Runway All Stars.
October 2015: Closure of Flagship Store
In October 2015, Ivanka Trump's flagship store on Mercer Street was reported to be closed.
2015: Guest Judge on Project Runway All Stars
In 2015, Ivanka Trump reappeared as a guest judge on season 4 of Project Runway All Stars.
January 2016: Radio Ad Supporting Father
In January 2016, Ivanka Trump praised her father in a radio ad that aired in the early voting states of Iowa and New Hampshire.
July 2016: Trademark Applications in China
In July 2016, Ivanka Trump applied for 36 trademarks in China.
2016: Speech at Republican National Convention
In 2016, Ivanka Trump introduced her father at the Republican National Convention (RNC) in July, giving a well-received speech.
2016: Opening of Luxury Hotel
In 2016, Ivanka Trump oversaw the $200-million conversion of the Old Post Office building into a luxury hotel, which opened in Washington, D.C.
January 2017: Unofficial Advisor Role
In January 2017, Ivanka Trump became an unofficial advisor in her father's first presidential administration.
January 2017: Resignation from Trump Organization
In January 2017, Ivanka Trump resigned from her position at the Trump Organization.
January 2017: Trademark Approvals in China
In January 2017, Seven Ivanka Trump's trademarks were approved in China between her father's inauguration.
March 29, 2017: Appointment as Advisor to the President
On March 29, 2017, Ivanka Trump was appointed "First Daughter and Advisor to the President," a government employee.
April 2017: Op-Ed on Women's Economic Empowerment
In April 2017, Ivanka Trump co-authored an op-ed with then World Bank president Jim Yong Kim, published in the Financial Times, discussing women's economic empowerment and their critical role in societal development.
April 2017: Travel to the W20 Women's Summit
In April 2017, Ivanka Trump traveled with Julie Radford, Dina Powell, and Hope Hicks to the W20 women's summit, organized by German women's organizations as a preparatory meeting for the G20 summit. At the conference, held in April 2017, Trump spoke about women's rights, and faced some audience backlash for praising her father.
May 2017: Publication of "Women Who Work"
In May 2017, Ivanka Trump's second self-help book, Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success, was published.
July 2017: Attended G20 Summit and Launched We-Fi
In July 2017, Ivanka Trump attended the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, with President Trump. During the summit in July 2017, she launched We-Fi (Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative), a United States-led billion-dollar World Bank initiative to advance women's entrepreneurship.
August 2017: To Lead U.S. Delegation to India
In August 2017, President Trump announced that Ivanka would lead a U.S. delegation to India in the fall in global support of women's entrepreneurship.
September 2017: Delivered Anti-Human Trafficking Speech at UN General Assembly
In September 2017, Ivanka Trump delivered an anti-human trafficking speech at the United Nations General Assembly, calling it "the greatest human rights issue of our time". The event in September 2017 was hosted by then British prime minister Theresa May.
2017: Senior Advisor Role
In 2017, Ivanka Trump became a senior advisor in her father's first administration.
2017: Retailers Dropping Fashion Line
In 2017, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom dropped Ivanka Trump's fashion line due to poor sales, and other retailers followed.
2017: Income Ranged From $36.2 million to $157 million
In 2017, the incomes of Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner ranged from $36.2 million to $157 million.
February 2018: Led Delegation to PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games
In February 2018, Ivanka Trump led the United States presidential delegation to the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games closing ceremony. She also dined with South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
July 2018: Shutdown of Fashion Company
In July 2018, Ivanka Trump announced that she shut down her company after deciding to pursue a career in public policy.
2018: Consultant for The Trump Organization
Between 2010 and 2018, Ivanka Trump was also a paid consultant for The Trump Organization.
2018: Income Ranged From $36.2 million to $157 million
In 2018, the incomes of Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner ranged from $36.2 million to $157 million.
June 2019: Met with Kim Jong-un in Korean DMZ
After the G20 Summit in Osaka in June 2019, Ivanka Trump joined President Trump to meet with the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inside the Korean peninsula's demilitarized zone, describing it as "surreal".
June 2019: Attended G20 Osaka Summit
In June 2019, Ivanka Trump and her father attended the 2019 G20 Osaka summit. A video of her interaction with world leaders was released by the French government, leading to online parodies.
December 2019: Backed Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill
In December 2019, Ivanka Trump backed a bill to fund paid family and medical leave for federal employees, which was passed by the Senate.
2019: Supported Passage of the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act
In 2019, Ivanka Trump supported passage of the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (HR 1865), which was signed into law by President Donald Trump.
2019: Visited Countries for Women's Initiative
In 2019, Ivanka Trump visited countries receiving US development assistance to advance her "Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative" and advocate for changes in laws to allow women to freely participate in the economy.
2019: Income Ranged From $36.2 million to $157 million
In 2019, the incomes of Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner ranged from $36.2 million to $157 million. In 2019, she earned $3.9 million from her stake in the Trump hotel in Washington, D.C.
January 2020: Organized Human Trafficking Summit
In January 2020, Ivanka Trump organized a Human Trafficking Summit at the White House where President Trump signed an executive order expanding his domestic policy office with a new position solely focused on combating human trafficking.
June 2020: Hosted Event to Announce Grant Funding for Human Trafficking Victims
In June 2020, Ivanka Trump hosted an event at the White House to announce $35 million in grant funding to aid victims of human trafficking.
July 2020: Tweeted Endorsement of Goya Foods
In July 2020, Ivanka Trump tweeted a picture of herself with a Goya Foods bean can, endorsing the product, after the company's owner praised President Trump. This action in July 2020 raised ethics concerns due to her position as an official adviser in the White House.
August 2020: Introduced Father at Republican National Convention
In August 2020, Ivanka Trump introduced her father at the 2020 Republican National Convention, where he accepted the party's nomination on the White House lawn.
September 2020: Announced Grant Funding for Human Trafficking in Atlanta
In September 2020, Ivanka Trump joined William Barr, the governor of Georgia Brian Kemp, the first lady of Georgia Marty Kemp, and Tim Tebow in Atlanta to announce $100 million in grant funding for human trafficking.
2021: End of Administration Role
In 2021, Ivanka Trump's role as a senior advisor in her father's administration concluded.
March 2022: Supplied Meals to Ukrainian Families
In March 2022, Ivanka Trump collaborated with nonprofit organizations CityServe, City of Destiny, and Mercy Chefs to supply a million meals to Ukrainian families.
November 2022: Commented on Father's 2024 Presidential Bid
In November 2022, Ivanka Trump was asked about her father's 2024 bid for presidency.
2024: Father's Presidential Bid
In November 2022, Ivanka Trump was asked about her father's 2024 bid for presidency.
