Early Life and Education of Ivanka Trump: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Ivanka Trump. A timeline of key moments.

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.

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

October 30, 1981: Ivanka Trump's Birth

On October 30, 1981, Ivana Marie "Ivanka" Trump was born in New York City. She is the second child of Donald Trump and his first wife, Ivana.

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2000: Attendance at Georgetown University

In 2000, Ivanka Trump attended Georgetown University.

2001: Dated James "Bingo" Gubelmann

From 2001 to 2005, Ivanka Trump dated James "Bingo" Gubelmann.

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.

2005: Started Dating Jared Kushner

In 2005, Ivanka Trump started dating the real estate developer Jared Kushner, whom she met through mutual friends.

2007: Donated to Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign

In 2007, Ivanka Trump donated $1,000 to the presidential campaign of then-Senator Hillary Clinton.

2008: Broke Up With Jared Kushner

In 2008, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner broke up due to the objections of Kushner's parents but reconciled.

July 2009: Converted to Orthodox Judaism

In July 2009, Ivanka Trump converted to Orthodox Judaism after studying with Elie Weinstock from the Modern Orthodox Ramaz School and took the Hebrew name "Yael".

October 25, 2009: Married Jared Kushner

On October 25, 2009, Ivanka Trump married Jared Kushner in a Jewish ceremony.

2009: Marriage to Jared Kushner and Conversion to Judaism

In 2009, Ivanka Trump converted to Judaism and married Jared Kushner.

2009: Conversion to Judaism and Marriage

In 2009, Ivanka Trump converted to Judaism prior to marrying Jared Kushner.

July 2011: Gave Birth to Daughter

In July 2011, Ivanka Trump gave birth to her first child, a daughter.

2012: Apartment Featured in Elle Decor

In 2012, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner shared an apartment on Park Avenue in New York City, which Trump chose due to its proximity to her work with the Trump Organization. The residence was featured in Elle Decor in 2012 with Kelly Behun as its interior decorator.

2012: Endorsed Mitt Romney's Presidential Campaign

In 2012, Ivanka Trump endorsed Mitt Romney's presidential campaign.

October 2013: Gave Birth to Son

In October 2013, Ivanka Trump gave birth to her second child, a son.

2013: Fundraiser for Cory Booker

In 2013, Ivanka Trump and her husband hosted a fundraiser for the Democratic politician Cory Booker and bundled more than $40,000 for Booker's U.S. Senate campaign.

October 2015: Registration Deadline Missed

In October 2015, Ivanka Trump missed the deadline to change her registration to Republican, preventing her from voting in the New York primary in April 2016.

2015: Observes Jewish Sabbath

In 2015, Ivanka Trump said "We're pretty observant... It's been such a great life decision for me... I really find that with Judaism, it creates an amazing blueprint for family connectivity. From Friday to Saturday we don't do anything but hang out with one another. We don't make phone calls."

March 2016: Gave Birth to Son

In March 2016, Ivanka Trump gave birth to her third child, a son.

April 2016: Missed New York Primary Vote

In April 2016, Ivanka Trump was unable to vote in the New York primary because she had missed the October 2015 deadline to change her registration to Republican.

November 2016: Pilgrimage to Grave of Lubavitcher Rebbe

In November 2016, Ivanka Trump and her husband made a pilgrimage to the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, a popular prayer site, shortly before her father's election victory.

2016: Described Political Views at Republican National Convention

At the 2016 Republican National Convention, Ivanka Trump described her political views, stating that she did not consider herself categorically Republican or Democrat.

January 2017: Made Arrangements to Establish a Family Home in Washington, D.C.

In January 2017, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner made arrangements to establish a family home in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

May 2017: Accompanied Father on Visit to Israel

In May 2017, Ivanka Trump and her husband accompanied her father on the latter's first official visit to Israel as president. She also visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during the trip in May 2017.