Usha Vance, the wife of Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, took the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to deliver a speech that marks her public debut. While relatively unknown to the public, Usha has been described by her husband as a crucial part of his success.
Usha Vance's background includes being the daughter of Indian immigrants and growing up outside of San Diego. She crossed paths with her husband at Yale Law School, where she not only earned her law degree but also completed her undergraduate studies. Her academic journey continued with two stints at Yale and a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Cambridge. Usha's legal career saw her clerking for two prominent figures in the judiciary – Brett Kavanaugh during his time at the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and Chief Justice John Roberts.
With a Hindu upbringing, Usha's faith journey diverged from her husband's when JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019. Until recently, Usha worked as an associate at the esteemed law firm Munger, Tolles & Olson, where she resigned from her position on Monday.
As Usha Vance steps into the spotlight at the Republican National Convention, her speech offers a glimpse into her life and values, shedding light on the woman behind the influential figure of JD Vance.
