History of Usha Vance in Timeline

Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance is an American lawyer serving as the second lady of the United States since 2025, due to her marriage to Vice President JD Vance. Previously a trial lawyer, she also clerked with justices of the Supreme Court. She holds the distinction of being the first Indian American to hold the position of second lady.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

January 6, 1986: Usha Vance Born

On January 6, 1986, Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance (née Chilukuri) was born in the United States.

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2003: Graduation 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: Graduation 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: 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: Organized Discussion Group at Yale

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

2013: Clerkship for Judge Amul Thapar Begins

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

2013: Graduation from Yale Law School

In 2013, Usha Vance obtained her Juris Doctor from Yale Law School, where she was involved in several law journals and clinics.

June 14, 2014: Marriage to JD Vance

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

2014: Voted in the Democratic Primaries

In 2014, Usha Chilukuri voted in the Democratic primaries.

2014: Clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh Begins

In 2014, Usha Vance served as a law clerk for Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.

2015: End of Clerkship for Judge Brett Kavanaugh

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

2017: Registered as an Independent

In 2017, Usha Chilukuri was registered as an independent.

2017: Clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts Begins

In 2017, Usha Vance began her clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts at the Supreme Court.

2018: End of Clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts

In 2018, Usha Vance concluded her clerkship for Chief Justice John Roberts at the Supreme Court, where she worked on the Azar v. Garza case.

2019: JD Vance Converts to Catholicism

In 2019, JD Vance converted to Catholicism, while Usha Vance remains a practicing Hindu.

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: Portrayal 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 made a political contribution to national conservative Blake Masters in his campaign to represent Arizona in the U.S. Senate.

2022: Voted in the Republican Primary

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

July 2024: Portrayed as 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: Introductory Address at the Republican National Convention

In July 2024, Usha Vance delivered the introductory address for her husband, JD Vance, at the Republican National Convention.

July 2024: Resigned from Law Firm and Addressed RNC

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her law firm and delivered the introductory address for her husband, JD Vance, at the 2024 Republican National Convention.

July 2024: Resignation from Munger, Tolles & Olson

In July 2024, Usha Vance resigned from her position as an associate at the law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson to focus on family care.

November 2024: Assumed Role of Second Lady of the United States Designate

In November 2024, Usha Vance became the Second Lady of the United States Designate as JD Vance was elected Vice President.

2024: Republican National Convention Speech

At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Usha Vance mentioned that her husband has "adapted to my vegetarian diet and learned to cook food from my mother—Indian food."

January 2025: Became Second Lady of the United States

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