Casey DeSantis is an American former television host, journalist, and the First Lady of Florida. She is the wife of Governor Ron DeSantis and has played an active role in public policy, especially in mental health and child welfare. Casey DeSantis height 5 feet 4 inches or 1.64 meters tall.
Early Life & Education
- Full Name: Jill Casey Black DeSantis
- Born: June 26, 1980
- Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Parents:
- Father: Robert Black (Optometrist, former Air Force officer)
- Mother: Jeanne Caponigro (Speech-language pathologist)
- Education:
- Graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in French.
- Competed in equestrian sports during college.
Career in Journalism & Television
- Started as a news anchor, reporter, and television host.
- Worked for WJXT (Jacksonville, Florida) as a morning anchor, police reporter, and general assignment reporter.
- Hosted programs on the Golf Channel, including:
- On The Tee
- PGA Tour Today
- Co-created and moderated The Chat, a roundtable talk show on WTLV/WJXX.
- Hosted and produced First Coast Living.
- Produced “Champion, The JT Townsend Story”, earning a regional Emmy Award.
Marriage & Family
- Met Ron DeSantis at a golf course at the University of North Florida.
- Married on September 26, 2009, at Walt Disney World Resort.
- Children:
- Madison DeSantis
- Mason DeSantis
- Mamie DeSantis