# Jill Biden: First Lady of the United States ## Early Life and Education Jill Tracy Biden was born on June 3, 1951, in Hammonton, New Jersey. She grew up in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and attended Upper Moreland High School, graduating in 1969. Her father, Donald Jacobs, worked in a savings and loan, and her family changed their surname from Giacoppa to Jacobs to assimilate better into American society. Jill began working as a waitress at age 15. ## Career and Marriage Jill earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware, followed by a master's from West Chester University and Villanova University, and a Doctor of Education from the University of Delaware. She taught English for 13 years before becoming a professor at Delaware Technical Community College (1993–2008) and later at Northern Virginia Community College (since 2009). She founded the Biden Breast Health Initiative and co-founded Book Buddies and the Biden Foundation. She married Joe Biden in 1977, becoming stepmother to his two sons, and gave birth to their daughter Ashley in 1981. ## Political Role As Second Lady (2009–2017), Jill advocated for military families and education. She continued teaching while supporting Joe's campaigns. In 2020, she played a key role in Kamala Harris's vice-presidential nomination. After Joe's election in 2020, Jill became First Lady in 2021, continuing her teaching career while focusing on education and military family support. ## Activism and Legacy Jill co-founded Joining Forces with Michelle Obama to support military families. She published books like *Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops* (2011) and *Where the Light Enters* (2019). She received the Department of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service (2025) and an honorary doctorate from the City University of New York. ## Personal Life Jill and Joe reside in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. She has three children and seven grandchildren. She remains active in education and advocacy, emphasizing resilience and service. ## Key Facts - **Born**: June 3, 1951, Hammonton, NJ - **Education**: B.A. (University of Delaware), M.Ed. (West Chester), Ed.D. (University of Delaware) - **Career**: English teacher, professor, founder of Biden Breast Health Initiative - **Family**: Wife of Joe Biden, mother of Ashley Biden - **Awards**: Department of Defense Medal (2025), honorary doctorate (CUNY) ## Notable People - **Joe Biden**: Husband, 46th U.S. President - **Michelle Obama**: Co-founder of Joining Forces - **Ashley Biden**: Daughter, social worker - **Beau Biden**: Late son, U.S. Attorney ## Key Events - **1977**: Married Joe Biden - **1981**: Gave birth to Ashley Biden - **2009**: Became Second Lady - **2021**: Became First Lady - **2025**: Awarded Department of Defense Medal ## Metadata - **Population**: N/A - **Founding Date**: N/A - **Region Name**: Delaware - **Birth Date**: June 3, 1951 - **Career Highlights**: Teaching, activism, founding initiatives - **Unique Style**: Blend of academia and public service - **Interesting Facts**: Published author, advocate for military families - **Quotes**: "I feel I can change their lives. I just love these people." - **Primary Color**: Blue - **Logo URL**: [White House Portrait](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jill_Biden_portrait.jpg) - **Additional Images**: [Joining Forces](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joining_Forces_logo.png), [Book Buddies](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Book_Buddies_logo.png), [Biden Foundation](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Biden_Foundation_logo.png), [Northern Virginia Community College](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NVCC_logo.png), [White House](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:White_House_2020.jpg)