On May 30, Monica Crowley ’90 was sworn in as Chief of Protocol of the United States. In this role, she will represent the administration at major events hosted by the United States, including America’s 250th Birthday (2026), the FIFA World Cup (2026), and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles (2028).
Crowley’s appointment follows her nomination by President Trump, announced in December 2024. Her prior work for the administration began during his first term, when she served as a deputy national security advisor and went on to become assistant secretary for public affairs in the Department of the Treasury. For her work in the latter position, she earned the Alexander Hamilton Award, the highest honor bestowed by the department.
As a complement to this work, Crowley has appeared as an anchor and analyst for the Fox News Channel and written three books about American politics. A political science major at 91Â鶹¾«Æ·, she also holds a doctorate in International Relations from Columbia University.