Jill Biden became the first lady of the USA after her husband, Joe Biden took the charge as President of the United States of America. She is also a Stepmom to Beau Biden and Hunter Biden. She also has a master’s degree from West Chester University and Villanova University along with that she has also earned a doctoral degree from the University of Delaware. Currently, she is a teacher, does social work, and supports her husband in his campaign.
Early Life
Jill Biden was born on 5th June 1951 in Hammonton, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Donald C. Jacobs and Bonny Jean Jacobs. Her childhood days were mostly spent in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. She also has four younger sisters. In the beginning, she was very much into the fashion industry and was studying at her junior college in Pennsylvania. She later found out that it was not very much interesting so she left school. She graduated in 1969 and attended the University of Delaware where she had English as her major. A year off was taken just so that she can make money and got into modeling for a local agency. Joe Biden saw her picture in an advertisement and sorted her life out.
Jill Biden Career
Jill didn’t stop working after getting married to Joe Biden, she wanted to teach. So, she worked in a Psychiatric Hospital for five years where she taught English to adolescents with emotional disabilities. She further enrolled herself at various Universities to study. Since 2009 she has been an English professor at Northern Virginia Community. In 2010 she hosted the White House Summit for the first time about Community college with President Barack Obama.
Beau Biden, Jill’s stepson got involved with a not-for-profit organization that focuses on families of military deployment. She joined hands with Michelle Obama and launched other forces aiming at educational/ employment and health resources provided to military personal families. She was also a co-founder of the Book Buddies Program as she has written a book about Don’t Forget, God, Bless our troops in 2012. Recently in 2020, she wrote a book on her husband called “Joey: The Story of Joe Biden”.
Awards & Philanthropy
She has been awarded the Josiah Marvel cup at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce on 8th January 2018. She works as an Advocate for military families and also works for welfare for women’s and girls’ rights. On a tour to Asia, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam she focused on Women’s education opportunities, and later in Malawi, she served as a US representative and provided them with food aid.
Jill Biden Biography |
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Real Name | Jill Tracy Jacobs Biden |
Birth Date | June 3, 1951 |
Age (as of 2022) | 71 Years |
Birth Place | Hammonton, New Jersey, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Politician, TV Personality |
Religion | Christianity |
Sun sign | Gemini |
Physical Statistics |
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Height | in feet inches – 5’ 6” – in Centimetres – 168 cm |
Weight | in Kilograms – 63 kg – in Pounds – 139 lbs |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye Color | Blue |
Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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Father | Donald C. Jacobs |
Mother | Bonny Jean Jacobs |
Siblings | Five |
Qualification/Education |
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School | Not Known |
College | University of Delaware,West Chester University, Villanova University |
Relationship Status |
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Marital Status | Married |
Who is her husband? | Joe Biden |
Children | Ashley Biden |
Personal Life
In 1969 she married Bill Stevenson and had a summer wedding. The couple tied the knot at a very young age and to further pursue their career, they parted ways and eventually divorced. While she was busy with her modeling career, she met Joe Biden and they both went on a blind date in 1975. In 1977 she was married to Joe Biden and they both have a daughter in 1981.
Jill Biden Net Worth
Jill earns around $100,000 from her teaching. She is dedicated to her profession. According to sources Jill and Joe Biden’s net worth has been estimated at more than $15 million.
Trivia
- She has two master’s degrees and also a doctoral degree
- Jill met Joe Biden on a blind date.
- She continued to teach when she was a Second lady.
- She would continue to teach if Joe Biden was selected as President.
- Jill is also a Published Author.
- Being a famous public personality Jill has 728.6 thousand followers on Twitter and 549 thousand followers on Instagram.