Politics
Usha Vance, born in 1984 in San Diego, is the daughter of Indian immigrants from Andhra Pradesh. Her parents stressed education and academic excellence.
Academic Pursuits and Legal Career
Usha Vance earned a history degree from Yale, excelling academically and serving in key editorial roles for prominent law journals.
Usha Vance earned a law degree from Yale and clerked for Justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh, showcasing her stellar legal career.
Usha Vance met J.D. Vance at Yale Law School, and after years of courtship, they married in 2014 in Kentucky, forming a strong partnership.
Usha Vance and JD Vance’s Love Story and Children
J.D. and Usha Vance have three children—Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel—and maintain a private family life. Despite J.D.'s political rise, Usha balances family and professional duties with poise.
The First Indian American Second Lady
Usha Vance made history as the first Indian American Second Lady when her husband, J.D. Vance, became Vice President, marking her influential role in American politics.
During J.D. Vance's inauguration, President Donald Trump praised Usha Vance's intellect, humorously stating, "The only one smarter is his wife," highlighting her impressive legal career.