Is Jill Biden A-List?

Earns Doctorate in Education

Completes PhD while teaching at community colleges. Known primarily as wife of Senator Joe Biden with modest personal profile.

Becomes Second Lady

Joe Biden becomes Vice President; Jill becomes Second Lady while continuing to teach. Gains national visibility and launches Joining Forces initiative for military families.

Returns to Full-Time Teaching

After Obama administration ends, returns to teaching at Northern Virginia Community College. Maintains public profile through advocacy work and book tours.

Becomes First Lady

Joe Biden elected President; Jill becomes First Lady while continuing to teach, making history as the first FLOTUS to maintain outside employment. Reaches peak public prominence.

Completes First Lady Tenure

Biden presidency concludes; Jill completes four years as First Lady focused on education, military families, and cancer research. Her unprecedented combination of roles cements her legacy.

Post-White House Educator and Advocate

Remains highly visible as recent First Lady and continues advocacy work. Her unique legacy as working FLOTUS and dedication to education maintains her A-list status in American public life.