Erin Perrine is a highly esteemed American figure. She was former US President Donald Trump‘s Senior Deputy Director of Communications. Her presence has been witnessed on Fox and CNN television programs.
Erin Perrine Biography
Name: Erin Perrine
Birthdate: 22 July 1988
Age: 35 years as of 2023
Sun sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Rochester, New York, USA
Alma Mater: University of Connecticut, USA
Marital status: Married
Husband’s name: Nicholas Perrine
Religion: Christian
Nationality: American
Father’s name: Casey Callanan
Mother’s name: Karen Smith Callanan
Siblings: Megan Callanan Lasaponara (sister), Christine ‘Chris’ Hickey (sister), Eamon Eric Callanan (brother)
Eye color: Black
Hair color: Black
Height: 5 ft 7 in (approx)
Weight 58 kg (approx.)
Profession: Communications Director
Early Life & Education
Erin was born on July 22, 1998, in Rochester, New York, located on Lake Ontario. Growing up in a Republican household, she was familiarized with politics early on. To help out Gary E. Smith’s campaign for city court judge, she took part in a parade in the area and designed T-shirts.
She was brought up with four siblings: Megan Callanan Lasaponara, Christine ‘Chris’ Hickey (both sisters), and Eamon Eric Callanan (brother). Sadly, Eamon passed away at 28 due to an opioid overdose.
In 2006, Erin Perrine graduated from Our Lady of Mercy High School in Rochester, where she was heavily involved in student government, cheerleading, and lacrosse.
Afterward, she decided to pursue higher education at the University of Connecticut, majoring in political science and minoring in history. During her academic tenure, she was a part of the College Republicans and the UConn Marching Band. She graduated with distinguished honors in 2010.
Career
Erin Perrine started her professional journey as an intern for Senator John Cornyn in 2009. Her outstanding hard work and capabilities left the Senator so impressed that he retained her as his press assistant upon her college graduation. She subsequently moved up the ranks to become his deputy press secretary and eventually his press secretary.
In 2013, Erin relocated to Arizona to become the communications director for Senator Jon Kyl. As part of her role, she assisted in formulating his stance on a variety of topics, for example, immigration reform, national security, and health care. In addition, she was responsible for handling his media relations and social media accounts.
In 2015, Erin Perrine came back to Washington, D.C., and became the national press secretary for the NRCC. Her duties included formulating and carrying out the NRCC’s media plan for the 2016 and 2018 election cycles. She was also the NRCC’s spokesperson and was in charge of interacting with national and local journalists.
In 2019, Erin Perrine was appointed director of press communications for the Trump campaign. She managed the press team, liaised with allies, surrogates, and media outlets, and would often appear on TV and radio to speak in favor of the President’s policies and accomplishments.
In 2021, Erin Perrine assumed the role of director of strategic communications for the RNC, taking charge of the organization’s communication efforts to promote the Republican agenda and objectives in the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections.
Working in close collaboration with RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and other high-ranking officials, Perrine has been instrumental in formulating the RNC’s vision and objectives.
Personal Life
Erin and Nicholas Perrine were working for Senator Cornyn when they first met, eventually leading to their marriage in 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alexandria. In 2016, they welcomed James Patrick Perrine into the world, and two years later, Caroline Grace Perrine joined the family.
Nicholas Perrine is an ex-Marine Corps captain, a veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq, who is currently employed as a senior manager at Lockheed Martin Corporation, a leading aerospace and defense firm. Mr. Perrine is the proud holder of a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree from Georgetown University.
What is Erin Perrine’s net worth in 2023?
As of 2023, it is believed that Erin Perrine has a net worth of approximately $1 million. Her salary at the RNC is estimated to be in the six figures, and she is the owner of a residence in Alexandria worth around $800k.
