Madeleine Westerhout became a familiar face in late 2016, when she was frequently photographed guiding then president-elect Donald Trump's guests — such as Rick Perry, Mitch McConnell, and Goldman Sach's Gary Cohn — through the lobby of Trump Tower.
While some media outlets dubbed her the "elevator girl," Westerhout was quickly establishing her role within the Trump transition team. In January, it was announced that she would be an executive and special assistant to the president himself — making calls for the president and helping schedule his days. On June 30, the White House published the Staff Salaries report, revealing Westerhout's $95,000 annual salary.
Here's everything we know about 26-year-old Westerhout.
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Westerhout grew up in California, and went to the College of Charleston in South Carolina. She graduated in 2013 with a degree in political science.
Source: The College Today
In 2012, Westerhout took time off school to work as an intern for the Mitt Romney presidential campaign.
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In 2013, she worked as a special projects and volunteer coordinator for South Carolina's former state senator, John Kuhn, during his unsuccessful Congressional bid.
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