Kevin Hassett serves as the Director of the National Economic Council, a role he has held since 2025. Born in March 1962 in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Hassett pursued higher education at Swarthmore College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree, before completing both a master’s and doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania. His professional background is rooted in economics, with no military service recorded. Prior to his current appointment, he contributed to economic policy as a senior advisor to the president, chaired the Council of Economic Advisers, and worked as an economist with the Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ Division of Research and Statistics. Hassett is married to Kristie, and they have two children together. His religious affiliation has not been publicly disclosed.
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Kevin Hassett, Director, National Economic Council
Kevin Hassett, Director, National Economic Council n nBorn – March 1962 in Greenfield, Massachusetts n nEducation – B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania n nMilitary Service – None n nProfession – Economist n nPolitical Experience – Senior Advisor to the President for Economic Issues, Council of Economic Advisers chair, Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ Division of Research and Statistics economist n nIn office since – 2025 n nFamily – Married to Kristie, 2 children n nReligious Affiliation – Undisclosed n nINVITE OTHERS TO PRAY WITH YOU n nRECENT PRAYER UPDATES n nWhite House Announces Trade Deficit Reduction n nREAD MORE White House Announces Trade Deficit Reduction n nCircuit Court Rules on Transgender Military Service Member Ban n nREAD MORE Circuit Court Rules on Transgender Military Service Member Ban n nAdministration Overhauls H-1B Visa Program Vetting n nREAD MORE Administration Overhauls H-1B Visa Program Vetting n nHHS Investigates Elementary School for Vaccination Without Parental Consent n nREAD MORE HHS Investigates Elementary School for Vaccination Without Parental Consent