Dana Perino Birthday and Early Life
Dana Perino was born on May 9, 1972, in Evanston, Wyoming, and grew up in Colorado. Her birthday is widely cited in biographical profiles and media references, including her official White House biography page. She is a U.S. citizen, and her public birth date is consistent across major news outlets and government archives White House Biography.
Perino earned a B.A. in mass communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo and a master's in political science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her academic background shaped her career path into political communications and media commentary.
Professional Career and Key Roles
Dana Perino served as the 26th White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush, holding the position from September 2007 to January 2009. Before that role, she worked at the U.S. Department of Justice and as a spokesperson for the Department of Transportation Department of Transportation.
After leaving the White House, she joined Fox News as a political commentator and co-host of "The Five." Her media career expanded into corporate communications and public affairs roles, aligning with her background in government and press operations Fox News Profile.
Personal Life and Public Profile
Dana Perino is married to Peter McMahon, a managing director at a global investment firm. The couple has been widely covered in lifestyle and entertainment media, and their marriage is noted in her official biographies and interviews.
She is active in public speaking, book promotion, and conservative policy discussions. Her published works include a memoir and a book on political communication, and she frequently appears on business and news networks Forbes Interview.