Childhood and Education Journey of Usha Vance in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Usha Vance. From birth to education, explore key events.

Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance is an American lawyer who serves as the second lady of the United States since 2025, due to her marriage to Vice President JD Vance. She is notable for being the first Asian American and the first Hindu American to hold this position.

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January 6, 1986: Usha Bala Chilukuri Born

On January 6, 1986, Usha Bala Chilukuri, later known as Usha Vance, was born. She would later become the second lady of the United States.

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2003: Usha Vance Graduates from Mt. Carmel High School

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

2007: Usha Vance Graduates from Yale University

In 2007, Usha Vance graduated summa cum laude from Yale University with a bachelor's degree in history and membership in Phi Beta Kappa. During her time at Yale, she volunteered and became the editor-in-chief of Our Education.

2010: Usha Vance Receives 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: Usha Vance Obtains Juris Doctor from Yale Law School

In 2013, Usha Vance obtained her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School. During her time at Yale Law, she participated in various legal programs and journals.

June 14, 2014: Usha Chilukuri and JD Vance Married

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

2014: Usha Chilukuri Voted in the Democratic Primaries

In 2014, Usha Chilukuri, now Usha Vance, voted in the Democratic primaries.

2017: Usha Chilukuri Registered as an Independent

In 2017, Usha Chilukuri, now Usha Vance, was registered as an independent.

2019: JD Vance Converted to Catholicism

In 2019, JD Vance, Usha Vance's husband, converted to Catholicism.

2020: Usha Vance Portrayed in Hillbilly Elegy

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

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2021: Usha Vance Contributed to Blake Masters' Campaign

In 2021, Usha Vance made a political contribution to national conservative Blake Masters in his campaign to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.

2022: Usha Vance Voted in the Republican Primary

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

July 2024: Usha Vance Delivers 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. She has since advised him and often travels with him to campaign events.

July 2024: Usha Vance Resigns from Law Firm

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her job at a law firm. Also in July 2024, at the Republican National Convention, she delivered the introductory address for her husband, JD Vance.

2024: Usha Vance Discusses Husband's Cooking

At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Usha Vance said her husband JD Vance has learned to cook Indian food from her mother and has adapted to her vegetarian diet. She praised his Southern-style biscuits, chocolate chip cookies, and cakes.

February 2025: Usha Vance Visits France and Germany

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