About
Jill Biden is an American educator who served as the First Lady of the United States from 2021 to 2025, as the wife of President Joe Biden. She was previously the Second Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017 during her husband's vice presidency. Throughout her time in the White House, she maintained a career as a professor of English at Northern Virginia Community College. She is known for her advocacy for education, military families, and cancer awareness.
Career Timeline
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.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026