Dr. Jill Biden

White House Profile

Dr. Jill Biden

Wife of Vice President Joe Biden

Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, works to highlight the importance of community colleges, to raise awareness about the sacrifices made by military families, and to bring attention to women’s health issues, including breast cancer. She also continues to teach English full-time at a community college not far from the White House.

Prior to moving to Washington, D.C., Jill taught English at a community college in Delaware, at a public high school and at a psychiatric hospital for adolescents. Jill earned her Doctorate in Education from the University of Delaware in January of 2007. Her dissertation focused on maximizing student retention in community colleges. She also has a two Master's Degrees — both of which she earned while working and raising a family.

Dr. Jill Biden's Posts

Veterans

Everyone Can Find a Way to Honor our Service Members

May 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM EDT

This Memorial Day, we must remember that these heroes are found in every corner of our country, from big cities to rural areas, from base communities to small towns. But no matter where they are assigned or what their duties are, when our service members are called to serve, so too are their families

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Veterans

Supporting Our Nation’s Military Children

April 30, 2012 at 11:28 AM EDT

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Education

Community College Key to a Better Future

March 16, 2012 at 5:07 PM EDT

A testament to the "Community College to Career" mission -- and an inspiration to us all -- Danny Anderson, a former Army service member, leveraged his time at Hopkinsville Community College to gain a higher education and a future in emergency care.

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Veterans

Dr. Jill Biden: Honoring Our Military and Their Families at Camp Pendleton

January 26, 2012 at 8:59 PM EDT

After spending a day with Marines and families preparing for deployment, Dr. Jill Biden pays tribute to the men and women who serve

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Veterans

Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes

November 15, 2011 at 11:39 AM EDT

On Veterans Day, Dr. Biden and the Vice President attended the dedication of a statue created to commemorate the United States military’s response to the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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Veterans

Is there a Hero in Your Neighborhood?

October 6, 2011 at 1:30 PM EDT

Dr. Jill Biden announces that the submission deadline for the Joining Forces Community Challenge, to recognize individuals and organizations supporting military families, has been extended to October 31, 2011.

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Veterans

Be Part of the Joining Forces Community Challenge

September 14, 2011 at 2:05 PM EDT

Dr. Jill Biden calls on Americans to participate in the Joining Forces Community Challenge to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that are supporting our troops and military families.

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Women

Team USA: An Inspiration to Girls Around the World

July 18, 2011 at 5:25 PM EDT

Dr. Jill Biden was in Germany to cheer on the US Women's soccer team, and she applauds Team USA for setting an example on and off the field.

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Disabilities

Joining a Global Movement

June 28, 2011 at 5:39 PM EDT

Dr. Jill Biden discusses her experience leading the U.S. delegation at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens.

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Veterans

Joining Forces with the Illinois National Guard

June 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM EDT

Dr. Jill Biden recounts her experiences from visiting Illinois National Guard families and encourages the cable industry to help support military families and veterans.

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