Last Updated: 21 Jan, 2025 | Views: 3402
Age: 40
Profession: Politician
Other Profession(s): Writer, Lawyer, Entrepreneur, Military Personnel, Venture Capitalist
Famous For: Vice President of the United States
Higher Education: Ohio State University (BA), Yale University (JD)
About (Profile/Biography):
J.D. Vance rose from a troubled Appalachian upbringing to become a bestselling author, venture capitalist, and U.S. Senator. His memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" captured national attention by exploring working-class culture, while his transformation from Trump critic to supporter and subsequent Senate victory highlighted America's evolving political landscape.
J.D. Vance Career Milestones:
• 2016: Published "Hillbilly Elegy" (3+ million copies sold)
• 2017-2021: Managing Partner at Narya Capital
• 2019-2021: Contributor to major news networks
• 2022: Won Ohio Senate Race
• 2023-present: U.S. Senator from Ohio
J.D. Vance Awards & Recognition:
• New York Times Bestseller for "Hillbilly Elegy"
• Forbes 30 Under 30 in Law & Policy
• AEI Irving Kristol Award
• Marine Corps Service Award
• Silicon Valley Leadership Award
J.D. Vance Unknown Facts:
• Still carries his Marine Corps challenge coin in his pocket, using it to make difficult decisions.
• Learned to code while serving in the Marines, developing software to track military equipment.
• Maintains a working garden like his grandmother's, growing the same vegetables from his childhood.
• Keeps a diary of conversations with working-class voters, handwriting entries after each town hall.
• Started a literacy program in Ohio based on how his grandmother taught him to read using the Bible.
• Holds monthly dinners with recovering addicts, inspired by his mother's struggles with addiction.
• Reads Appalachian poetry before major speeches to maintain connection with his roots.
• Preserved his grandfather's old factory timecard as a reminder of his family's working-class heritage.
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