Dana Perino Biography
Dana Perino is an American political commentator and former White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush. She was the twenty-fourth secretary from Sep. 14th, 2007 to Jan. 20th, 2009, and the second female White House Press Secretary after Dee Dee Myers.
| Quick Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full Names | Dana Perino |
| Popular As | Dana |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation / Profession | Political commentator and former White House Press Secretary for George W. Bush |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Dana Perino Age
Dana Perino is 49 years old as of 2022. She was born on May 9, 1972, in Evanston, Wyoming, United States. She celebrates her birthday on May 9 every year and her birth sign is Taurus.
| Age and Birthday | |
|---|---|
| Age: | 49 Years (As of 2022) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Taurus |
| Date of Birth: | May 9, 1972 |
| Place of Birth: | Evanston, Wyoming, United States |
| Birthday: | May 9, |
Dana Perino Height
Perino stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches (157 cm).
Dana Perino Weight
Perino weighs 105 lbs (48 kg).
| Height and Weight | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 48 kg or 105 lb |
Other Body Measurements
| Other Body Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Not Avaialable |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Shoe Size | Not Avaialable |
| Dress Size | 7 (US) |
| Breast Size | 34 Inches |
| Waist Size | 23 Inches |
| Hip Size | 34 Inches |
Dana Perino Education
Perino went to Ponderosa High School in Parker, Denver, and later enrolled at Colorado State University-Pueblo.
She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications and minors in both political science and Spanish. She wanted to further her ambitions and later enrolled at the University of Illinois Springfield and graduated with a master’s degree in public affairs.
| Education | |
|---|---|
| School | Ponderosa High School |
| College/ University | Colorado State University-Pueblo. University of Illinois Springfield |
| Highest Qualification | bachelor’s degree in mass communications and minors in both political science and Spanish, Master’s degree in public affairs |
Dana Perino Family
Perino was born to her mother Janice, and father Leo Perino in Wyoming and raised in Denver, Colorado
| Family Members | |
|---|---|
| Father (Dad) | Leo Perino |
| Mother | Janice |
| Brother(s) | Not Avaialable |
| Sister(s) | Not Avaialable |
Dana Perino Husband
Perino is married to Peter McMahon. The couple married in 1998. She met her husband on an airplane on her way to Chicago from Denver back in 1997. After a year of a long-distance relationship, Peter proposed to her outside Washington Cathedral which she later agreed to his proposal through a letter. McMahon is a businessman born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. The couple lives with their dog Jasper in Manhattan.
Dana Perino Children
Dana has no children even after being married for more than two decades. Her husband, however, has children from his previous marriage.
| Relationship Status | Name |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Peter McMahon |
| Children | Not Avaialable |
Dana Perino Salary
As a co-host and commentator at Fox News, Perino earns an estimated salary of $250 k annually making her one of the highest-paid commentators at Fox News. While Dana was at the white house, she earned used to earn a salary of $172k annually.
Dana Perino Net Worth
Perino has an estimated net worth of $4 million. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a commentator and author. Through her various sources of income, Dana has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
| Salary and Networth | |
|---|---|
| Salary | $250 k annually |
| Net Worth | $4 million dollars |
| Source of Income | Commentator and Author |
Dana Perino Commentator
Dana Perino’s career began while she was still a college student. She has worked at KTSC-TV and also KCCY-FM radio as a host on the 2 to 6:00 am shift. While she was a student at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), she worked as a daily reporter for WCIA Tv covering the Illinois Capitol. After her graduation, Perino got a chance to work for Congressman Scott Mcinnis as a staff assistant in Washington, D.C. She then worked for Rep. Dan Schaefer for nearly four years as the press secretary until his retirement in 1998.
In 2001, Dana secured herself a position as a spokesperson for the Department of Justice. After two years of serving as a spokesperson, Dana joined the White House staff as the Associate director of communications for the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).
Dana Perino White House Press Secretary
From 2005 to 2007, Dana served as the Deputy Press Secretary and moved to work as the Acting White House Press Secretary to fill in for Tony Snow who underwent a colon cancer treatment. Later in 2007, August, George W.Bush appointed Perino as his assistant and White House Press Secretary from September 14, 2007. Her tenure ended after Bush’s administration ended in January 2009.
She traveled with her husband in South Africa one day after George Bush left office in January 2009. They went to volunteer in Fish Hoek South Africa at a faith-based organization that manages several programs for people affected by all aspects of HIV and AIDS called Living Hope.
Dana Perino Fox News
After her career at the white house, President Barack Obama nominated her to serve on the Broadcasting Board of Governors in November 2009. The United States Senate confirmed her nomination in June 2010. Perino appeared alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, an NBA legend, and David Faber, a CNBC anchor on the hit TV quiz show, “Jeopardy” in May 2012.
Perino joined Fox News and became a political commentator. In 2011 July, she became the co-host of The Five, a talk show featuring a panel that discusses political issues and current stories happening around the world. She began hosting The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino on Fox News in October 2017. Perino co-hosts Fox’s podcast called Perino & Stirewalt: I’ll tell you what.
Dana Perino Dog
Perino is a dog lover who initially owned a Vizsla called Henry. Henry passed away in 2012 which brought a lot of grief and loneliness to her and her husband. After some time, she got herself another vizsla called Jasper. She has been a joy to her life as all her social media pages are filled with pictures of Jasper.
The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino
The Daily Briefing is an hour-long show hosted by Perino. In the show, the host talks of major issues facing people in Washington and America at large. Perino began hosting the show on October 2, 2017, on Fox News. Since its inception, the show has been popular due to its transparency while talking about issues affecting Americans.
Dana Perino Religion
She has not spoken about her faith. The information on what she believes in is still under review, it will be updated as soon as we get to know.
Dana Perino Books
- And the Good News Is…: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side published on April 21st, 2015.
- Let Me Tell You about Jasper… How My Best Friend Became America’s Dog published on Oct 25th, 2016
Frequently Asked Questions About Dana Perino
Perino is a renowned commentator and author who gained wide recognition for her talk Show called The Five and The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino on Fox News. The commentator is also the second female White House Press Secretary during President Bush’s reign.
Dana Perino is an American national born on 9th May 1972, in Evanston, Wyoming.
Perino stands at a height of 1.57 meters.
Yes, Dana is married to Peter McMahon. They got married in 1998 and together they live with their dog called Jasper in Manhattan.
Perino has an approximate net worth of $4 million. This amount has been accrued from her work as a commentator and host of shows at Fox News.
Dana earns a salary of $250 k working at Fox News as a co-host and commentator.
Dana is a resident of Manhattan, New York with her husband Peter and their dog Jasper.
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Perino’s husband Peter McMahon was born on 6 June 1954 in Blackpool, United Kingdom. He is 65 years old as of 2019.
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