Jalina Porter
Jalina Porter is an American political advisor who is the current Principal Deputy Spokeswoman for the United States Department of State since January 20, 2021 under President Joe Biden. Early life and education. Porter was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and raised in California. She is a professional dancer and cheerleader. Porter received a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Howard University and a master's degree in Global Strategic Communications from Georgetown University. Career. Porter worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cambodia where she taught English in Ministry schools and worked with local and international nongovernmental  organizations. Porter previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives as Communications Director for former Congressman Cedric Richmond of Louisiana. Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the State Department. On January 20, 2021, Porter was sworn in as Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the United States Department of State in the Biden administration, succeeding Cale Brown from the Trump administration.