Who is Dana Perino? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Dana Marie Perino

Age: 52 Years, 52 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Peter McMahon (m. 1998)

father: Leo Perino

mother: Janice Perino

siblings: Angie Perino

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Height: 5'2" (157 cm), 5'2" Females

U.S. State: Wyoming

Ancestry: Italian American

Notable Alumni: Colorado State University Pueblo, University Of Illinois, Springfield

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education: Colorado State University Pueblo, University Of Illinois, Springfield

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What is Dana Perino's educational background?

Dana Perino graduated with a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Colorado State University-Pueblo.
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What are Dana Perino's contributions to politics?

Dana Perino served as the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush from 2007 to 2009.
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What is Dana Perino's current role in media?

Dana Perino is a political commentator and co-host of the Fox News show "The Five."
4

Has Dana Perino authored any books?

Yes, Dana Perino has authored several books, including "And the Good News Is...: Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side."
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What is Dana Perino's stance on current political issues?

Dana Perino is known for her moderate and balanced perspectives on various political issues and events.

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Career

While still studying at Colorado State University, Dana Perino began working at KTSC-TV, a PBS affiliate. During this time, she also worked at KCCY-FM. During her time at University of Illinois Springfield, Perino served as a reporter for WCIA, a CBS affiliate. She then worked as a staff assistant for Congressman Scott McInnis (R-CO) in Washington, D.C. before serving as the press secretary for Rep. Dan Schaefer (R-CO).

In November 2001, she became a spokesperson in the Department of Justice, where she served for two years. Eventually, Perino joined the White House as the associate director of communications and worked with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ). From 2005 to 2007, she worked as a Deputy Press Secretary. From March 27 to April 30, 2007, she served as the replacement for Tony Snow and became the Acting White House Press Secretary in his absence while Snow underwent treatment for colon cancer. Then in September 2007, Perino was promoted and became the Assistant to the President and the White House Press Secretary. She served in these positions until the end of the Bush administration in January 2009.

Since her departure from the White House, Perino has been serving as a political commentator for Fox News. There, she hosts the talk program ‘The Five’. In 2010, she began serving on the Broadcasting Board of Governors. The same year, she started a part-time teaching job at Graduate School of Political Management in George Washington University. In 2011, Dana Perino joined Crown Publishing Group, a part of Random House, Inc., as the Editorial Director. However, she no longer works for the company. On September 18, 2016, her podcast titled ‘Perino & Stirewalt: I'll Tell You What’ debuted as a weekly series on the Fox News Channel.

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Personal Life

Dana Marie Perino was born on May 9, 1972 in Evanston, Wyoming, the USA, to Leo and Janice Perino. She studied at Ponderosa High School. Later, she enrolled at Colorado State University–Pueblo from where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in mass communications as well as minors in both political science and Spanish. After this, Perino went on to pursue a master's degree in public affairs reporting from University of Illinois Springfield (UIS).

Coming to her love life, she met businessman Peter McMahon in 1997. The couple got married the following year.

Facts About Dana Perino

Dana Perino is a published author and has written two books, including a memoir titled "And the Good News Is : Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side."

She is known for her love of dogs and often shares photos of her own pets on social media.

Dana Perino is a co-host on the popular talk show "The Five" on Fox News Channel.

She served as the White House Press Secretary under President George W. Bush, making her only the second woman to hold that position.

Dana Perino is a co-founder of the consulting firm, Perino & Partners, which provides strategic communications and public relations services.

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What is Dana Perino's educational background?

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Has Dana Perino authored any books?

What is Dana Perino's stance on current political issues?