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, holding the title 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.

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

May 1997: Cover of Seventeen Magazine

In May 1997, Ivanka Trump was featured on the cover of Seventeen magazine.

May 1997: Featured on Cover of Seventeen

In May 1997, Ivanka Trump was featured on the cover of Seventeen magazine.

1997: Co-hosted Miss Teen USA Pageant

In 1997, at the age of 15, Ivanka Trump co-hosted the Miss Teen USA Pageant.

2006: Guest Judge on Project Runway

In 2006, Ivanka Trump was a guest judge on Project Runway's third season.

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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's 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 on Gossip Girl

In 2010, Ivanka Trump and her husband made a cameo portraying themselves in Season 4 Episode 6 of Gossip Girl.

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2010: Cofounding Girl Up

In 2010, Ivanka Trump cofounded Girl Up with the United Nations Foundation.

November 2011: Flagship Store Moved to SoHo

In November 2011, Ivanka Trump's flagship retail store moved from Madison Avenue to a larger space in the SoHo district.

February 2012: Leads RFP for Old Post Office Development

In February 2012, Ivanka Trump led the request for proposal (RFP) with the General Services Administration, resulting in the selection of the Trump Organization to develop the historic Old Post Office in Washington, D.C.

December 2012: Selected to Board of 100 Women in Hedge Funds

In December 2012, Ivanka Trump was selected to the board of 100 Women in Hedge Funds.

2012: Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership

In 2012, Ivanka Trump received the Joseph Wharton Award for Young Leadership from the Wharton Club of New York, which is the official Wharton alumni association for the New York metropolitan area. The award is one of their four annual awards for alumni.

2014: Launch of 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, aiming 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.

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2014: Fortune 40 Under 40 List

In 2014, Ivanka Trump was included in Fortune magazine's 40 Under 40 list, recognizing her as a successful young businesswoman.

October 2015: Closure of Flagship Store

In October 2015, it was reported that Ivanka Trump's flagship store on Mercer Street 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.

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2015: Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum

In 2015, Ivanka Trump was honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

January 2016: Radio Ad Praising 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) and gave a speech immediately before his own speech. George Harrison's song "Here Comes the Sun" was used as her entrance music.

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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 Father's Administration

In January 2017, Ivanka Trump became an unofficial advisor in her father's first presidential administration alongside her husband.

January 2017: Resignation from Trump Organization

In January 2017, Ivanka Trump resigned from her position at the Trump Organization.

January 2017: Trademarks Approved in China

In January 2017, seven of Ivanka Trump's trademark applications in China were approved between her father's inauguration and Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit.

March 29, 2017: Appointment as First Daughter and Advisor to the President

On March 29, 2017, Ivanka Trump was appointed "First Daughter and Advisor to the President," a government employee.

April 2017: W20 Women's Summit and Financial Times Op-Ed

In April 2017, Ivanka Trump hired Julie Radford as her chief of staff and planned to travel to the W20 women's summit. At the conference, Trump spoke about women's rights and faced some backlash when praising her father. Also in April 2017, Trump co-authored an op-ed in the Financial Times on women's economic empowerment with the World Bank president Jim Yong Kim and advocated for revisions to the Senate tax bill.

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, and she donated $200,000 in royalties to the National Urban League and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

July 2017: G20 Summit and We-Fi Launch

In July 2017, Ivanka Trump attended the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, with President Trump and the United States delegation. During the summit, she launched We-Fi (Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative), a United States-led billion-dollar World Bank initiative to advance women's entrepreneurship.

August 2017: 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: Anti-Human Trafficking Speech

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 was hosted by then British prime minister Theresa May, who personally invited Trump to patriciate.

2017: Senior Advisor Role

In 2017, Ivanka Trump became a senior advisor in her father's first presidential administration.

2017: Retailers Dropped Trump's Fashion Line

In 2017, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom dropped Ivanka Trump's fashion line due to poor sales, and other retailers followed.

2017: Time 100 Most Influential People

In 2017, Time magazine listed Ivanka Trump as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

February 2018: 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 at his residence, the Blue House.

July 2018: Shutdown of Company

In July 2018, Ivanka Trump announced that she shut down her company after deciding to pursue a career in public policy.

July 2018: Closure of Fashion Brand

In July 2018, Ivanka Trump shut down her fashion lifestyle brand, which included apparel, footwear, handbags, jewelry, and fragrance.

2018: Consultant for The Trump Organization

Between 2010 and 2018, Ivanka Trump was also a paid consultant for The Trump Organization.

June 2019: Meeting with Kim Jong-un

In June 2019, after the G20 Summit in Osaka, Ivanka Trump joined President Trump to meet with the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inside the Korean peninsula's demilitarized zone. She described the experience as "surreal".

June 2019: G20 Osaka Summit

In late June 2019, Ivanka Trump and her father attended the 2019 G20 Osaka summit. A video of her inserting herself into a conversation with world leaders was released by the French government, leading to online parodies and memes.

December 2019: Support for Paid Family 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: Support for Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act

In 2019, Ivanka Trump supported passage of the Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (HR 1865), which passed through both houses of Congress and was signed into law by President Donald Trump.

2019: Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative

In 2019, Ivanka Trump visited countries receiving US development assistance including Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay, and Morocco, as well as attended the 74th United Nations General Assembly, 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.

January 2020: 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: Grant Funding Announcement for Human Trafficking Victims

In June 2020, Ivanka Trump hosted an event at the White House with the Attorney General William Barr, special advisor Heather C. Fischer, non-profit leaders, and survivors of human trafficking to announce $35 million in grant funding to aid victims of human trafficking.

August 2020: Republican National Convention Introduction

In August 2020, Ivanka Trump introduced her father at the 2020 Republican National Convention, where he accepted the party's nomination before a crowd of supporters on the front lawn of the White House.

September 2020: 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 White House Role

In 2021, Ivanka Trump's role as a senior advisor in her father's administration concluded.

March 2022: Support for Ukrainian Families

In March 2022, Ivanka Trump collaborated with the nonprofit organizations CityServe, City of Destiny, and Mercy Chefs to supply a million meals to Ukrainian families.