Usha Bala Chilukuri Vance (born January 6, 1986) [2] is an American lawyer who has been the second lady of the United States since January 20, 2025, being married to Vice President JD Vance. She is the first Indian American and Hindu American in this role.

You may be surprised to learn that the wife of “hillbilly” J.D. Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants. Usha Vance (née Chilukuri, a name with origins in the south Indian state of Andhra...

1 day ago · JD Vance's wife Usha Vance's skill and precision helped him on his Catholic journey, he wrote in his best selling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." Despite having contrasting upbringings and backgrounds, JD Vance and Usha crossed paths at Yale Law School. Their connection continued to grow, evolving from friendship into love. The two married in 2014.

Jan 21, 2025 · Usha Vance: Meet JD Vance's wife, daughter of Indian immigrants. Indian media have hailed her as the latest among several Americans with roots in India rising to fame

Jul 18, 2024 · Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, has a great-aunt in southern India, aged 96, celebrated in local media as the country's oldest active professor.

Oct 19, 2022 · J.D. Vance and Usha Chilukuri, a San Diego, California, native of Indian American heritage, met at Yale Law School. Usha told NBC News in 2017 that Vance’s positive attitude drew her to him. “He felt very different,” Usha said. Usha and J.D. Vance tied the knot in 2014.

Nov 6, 2024 · With Ohio Sen. JD Vance set to become the next vice president, his wife, Usha Vance, who is the daughter of Indian immigrants, is set to be the first Indian American second lady in the White House ...

Jul 18, 2024 · J.D. Vance has spoken highly of his wife in interviews, describing her as exceptionally intelligent and more accomplished than himself. Here’s what to know about Usha Vance. Usha Chilukuri...

Nov 11, 2024 · Usha has drawn media attention for her long list of academic and professional achievements and the accomplishments of her family members, who trace their lineage to India. Here are three things to know about her, from her family background to how she met JD Vance.

Jul 16, 2024 · JD Vance, who is the author of the bestselling memoir on what ails the White working class, Hillbilly Elegy, has an Indian connection. Vance, 39, is married to Indian American Usha Chilukuri Vance, who traces her origins to Andhra Pradesh.