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Perino in 2007, Wikimedia Commons , Chris Greenberg, White House Photo Office
Birth Name: Dana Marie Perino
Place of Birth: Evanston, Wyoming, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 9, 1972
Ethnicity: Italian (paternal grandfather), English, possibly other
Dana Perino is an American political commentator and author. She was White House Press Secretary, from March 27, 2007 to April 30, 2007, in an Acting manner; and from September 14, 2007 to January 20, 2009, and a Member of the Broadcasting Board of Governors , from June 30, 2010 to December 31, 2012.
Dana is the daughter of Janice “Jan” and Leo Perino. She is married to Peter McMahon.
Dana’s paternal grandfather was Leo Ernest Perino (the son of Jacento “Matt” Perino and Rosa/Rosi Monti). Leo was born in Wyoming. Jacento was born in Turin, Piedmont, Italy, the son of Giovanni Perino and Maria Santo. Rosa was also Italian.
Dana’s paternal grandmother was Victoria S. Potts/Smith (the biological daughter of Harry Potts and Sara Hearn). Victoria was born in Munson, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Because of her father’s health and her mother’s death, she was adopted by Melvin Jacob Smith and Emma Reese.
Sources: Genealogy of Dana Perino (focusing on her father’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Genealogies of Dana’s paternal grandparents, Leo Ernest Perino and Victoria S. (Potts/Smith) Perino – https://www.findagrave.com
Dana’s paternal grandfather, Leo Ernest Perino, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org