History of Usha Vance in Timeline

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 Clerks for Judge Amul Thapar

From 2013 to 2014, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Judge Amul Thapar of the District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

2013: Usha Chilukuri and JD Vance Organize Discussion Group at Yale

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

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 Vance Clerks for Judge Brett Kavanaugh

From 2014 to 2015, Usha Vance clerked for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2014: Usha Chilukuri Voted in the Democratic Primaries

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

2015: End of Clerkship with Judge Brett Kavanaugh

In 2015, Usha Vance concluded her clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

2017: Usha Vance Clerks for Chief Justice John Roberts

From 2017 to 2018, Usha Vance clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts.

2017: Usha Chilukuri Registered as an Independent

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

2018: End of Clerkship with Chief Justice John Roberts

In 2018, Usha Vance concluded her clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts.

2019: JD Vance Converted to Catholicism

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

2019: Usha Vance Admitted to the District of Columbia Bar

In 2019, Usha Vance was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. She then worked for a law firm handling civil litigation and appeals.

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 Models New Republican Image-Making

In July 2024, The New York Times reported that Usha Vance "models a new kind of Republican image-making."

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.

July 2024: Usha Vance Resigns from Munger, Tolles & Olson

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her position as an associate at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson, where she had worked for almost six years. Her clients included Paramount Pictures, Regents of the University of California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and a division of The Walt Disney Company.

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November 2024: Usha Vance Becomes Second Lady of the United States Designate

In November 2024, Usha Vance assumed the role of Second Lady of the United States Designate as her husband became the vice president-elect.

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.

January 2025: Usha Vance Becomes Second Lady of the United States

In January 2025, Usha Vance became the Second Lady of the United States. She is the first Indian American, the first Telugu person, and the first Hindu to hold the position, and also the first Asian American.

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.

March 2025: Usha Vance to Lead US 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: Usha Vance's Visit to Greenland Causes Diplomatic Spat

In March 2025, Usha Vance's visit to Greenland caused a diplomatic spat. The Prime Minister of Greenland called the visit "a provocation." The Greenland government condemned the visit as highly aggressive and accused the United States of foreign interference.

2025: Usha Vance Becomes Second Lady of the United States

In 2025, Usha Vance became the Second Lady of the United States upon her husband JD Vance becoming Vice President. She is the first Asian American and the first Hindu American to hold this position.