History of Usha Vance in Timeline

Usha Bala Vance is an American lawyer and the current second lady of the United States, serving since 2025. As the wife of Vice President JD Vance, she holds the distinction of being the first Indian-American to hold this position. Her role as second lady places her in a prominent position within the political landscape of the United States.

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January 6, 1986: Usha Vance Born

On January 6, 1986, Usha Bala Vance (née Chilukuri) was born. She is an American lawyer who later became the Second Lady of the United States.

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2003: Graduated from Mt. Carmel High School

In 2003, Usha Vance graduated from Mt. Carmel High School, where she played the flute in the marching band.

2007: Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale University

In 2007, Usha Vance graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in history and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

2010: Received Master of Philosophy from Clare College, Cambridge

In 2010, Usha Vance received a Master of Philosophy in early modern history from Clare College, Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar.

2013: Organized Discussion Group at Yale with JD Vance

In 2013, Usha Chilukuri and JD Vance collaborated to organize a discussion group at Yale focused on "social decline in white America".

2013: Obtained Juris Doctor from Yale Law School

In 2013, Usha Vance obtained her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, actively participating in law journals and pro bono projects during her time there.

2013: Clerked for Judge Amul Thapar

In 2013, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Judge Amul Thapar of the District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

June 14, 2014: Married JD Vance

On June 14, 2014, Usha Chilukuri and JD Vance married in Kentucky in an interfaith marriage ceremony.

2014: Clerked for Judge Brett Kavanaugh

In 2014, Usha Vance clerked for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2014: Voted in the Democratic Primaries

In 2014, Usha Vance voted in the Democratic primaries.

2015: Continued Clerkship for Judge Kavanaugh

In 2015, Usha Vance continued her clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2017: Clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts

In 2017, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Chief Justice John Roberts.

2017: Registered as an Independent

In 2017, Usha Vance was registered as an independent.

2018: Continued Clerkship for Chief Justice Roberts

In 2018, Usha Vance continued her clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts at the Supreme Court and worked on Azar v. Garza.

2019: JD Vance converted to Catholicism

In 2019, JD Vance converted to Catholicism.

2019: Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar

In 2019, Usha Vance was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar and began working for a law firm.

2020: Portrayed in 'Hillbilly Elegy'

In 2020, Usha Vance was portrayed by actress Freida Pinto in "Hillbilly Elegy", a film about the life of her husband, JD Vance.

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2021: Political Contribution to Blake Masters

In 2021, Usha Vance contributed to national conservative Blake Masters' campaign for the U.S. Senate in Arizona.

2022: Voted in the Republican Primary

In 2022, Usha Vance voted in the Republican primary in which her husband was a candidate.

July 2024: Modeled New Kind of Republican Image-Making

In July 2024, The New York Times reported that Usha Vance "models a new kind of Republican image-making" after Trump chose JD Vance as his running mate.

July 2024: Delivered Introductory Address at Republican National Convention

In July 2024, Usha Vance delivered the introductory address for her husband, JD Vance, at the Republican National Convention and was an advisor to her husband during his election campaign.

July 2024: Resigned from Munger, Tolles & Olson

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her position at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson, where she had worked for almost six years, to focus on family care.

November 2024: Became Second Lady of the United States Designate

In November 2024, Usha Vance became the second lady of the United States designate as JD Vance became the vice president-elect.

January 2025: Became Second Lady of the United States

In January 2025, Usha Vance became the Second Lady of the United States, making her the first Indian American, first Telugu, and first Hindu to hold the position.

February 2025: Accompanied Husband on Visit to France and Germany

In February 2025, Usha Vance accompanied her husband on a visit to France and Germany, and was appointed to the board of trustees of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts by President Trump.

March 2025: Led US Presidential Delegation to Special Olympics

In March 2025, Usha Vance was selected to lead the United States presidential delegation to Italy for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

March 2025: Visit to Greenland Causes Diplomatic Spat

In March 2025, Usha Vance's visit to Greenland caused a diplomatic spat, with the Greenland prime minister calling it a provocation.

November 2025: Joint Visit to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune with First Lady Melania Trump

In November 2025, Usha Vance made her first joint visit with First Lady Melania Trump at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

2025: Fashion Choices Praised at Presidential Inauguration

In 2025, American fashion media widely praised Usha Vance's fashion choices at the presidential inauguration.

January 2026: Announced Expecting Fourth Child

In January 2026, Usha Vance announced that she and her husband were expecting their fourth child, making her the first incumbent Second Lady to be pregnant since 1870.

February 2026: Attended 2026 Winter Olympics and Visited Armenia

In February 2026, Usha Vance and her husband attended the 2026 Winter Olympics. They also visited Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Armenia, making them the first sitting Second Lady and U.S. Vice President to visit the country.