We literally grew up together, and to be able to stand next to him as he and Helen exchanged vows was one of the most memorable moments of my life. The U.S. first lady Jill Biden said the president is "not done.". Kimberly is a fundraising and communications executive with a fierce work ethic and 20 years of experience in the higher education and nonprofit space. Obama has played 333 rounds of golf since taking office and Nicholson has joined in for 192 of them, making him the president's most frequent golf buddy. This article was published more than6 years ago. Dr. Doward spent a year traveling around the world with Tony Robbins as one of his platinum partners, honing his skills in life, wealth, and business mastery. Nicholson, the groom, is theWhite House trip directorand personal aide to Obama. Turns out even presidents have to deal with friends' inconveniently timed weddings. Obama has played 333 rounds of golf since taking office and Nicholson has joined in for 192 of them, making him the president's most frequent golf buddy. Obama was one of the groomsmen. Jessica is a former Board Member/Officer of Mission House, a homeless facility in Jacksonville Beach. On Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida, one of the president's personal aides and close friend Marvin Nicholson married Helen Pajcic and bravely had the Commander-in-chief stand behind him as. Hampton enjoys spending time with his family, flying, sporting events, and boating. The couple brought D.C. to Florida, pulling off whirlwind wedding planning with aplomb. Their romance lasted as long as Obama's presidency, and as the 2016 election (and Pajcic's 30th birthday) approached, Nicholson knew it was time to pop the questionin true presidential style! This committee recommends policies and oversees board and committee processes, including evaluation and self-assessment, the election of new members, and an annual review of the bylaws. Nicholsons brother Walt, the best man, deftly sidestepped the political angle Monday, focusing instead on where the focus belonged. She is a white, non hispanic female registered to vote in Duval County, Florida. She was especially proud that both of her children have happy marriages like she did. They arrived. Obama, as a favour to Nicholson, called me after a campaign stop in Gary, Indiana. Overall, the black-tie wedding sounds simply presidential. Secretary of State John F. Kerry joined the president atNicholsons wedding. With just a few days left in office, President Obama took time between . In his role, he oversees 7 for-profit companies operating in 15 states and employing over 750 people. Pajcic is the daughter of a longtime Obama fundraiser and - according to her LinkedIn profile - a special assistant at the Education Department. She is a member of the Community Foundation for Northeast Floridas Womens Giving Alliance, the World Affairs Council, CASE, and has taught as an adjunct faculty member at Jacksonville University. Marvin Nicholson, a personal aide to the president, married Helen Pajcic in Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday. You can reach her directly at petra@thediscoveryschool.org. Accompanying him was Secretary of State John Kerry. President: Helen Pajcic Nicholson Mission & Vision: The Pajcic Family Foundation promotes social justice, animal welfare and the preservation of mother nature, with a focus on the. Helen looks forward to serving the community she loves, while remaining focused on her favorite and most important role: mother to three year old North and one year old Shepard. 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Esteban Santiago, a 26-year-old Iraq war veteran, was taken into custody and was pictured in handcuffs Saturday as police led him to the Broward County Main Jail, where he is held on suspicion of murder. Pajcic alsohas worked in the Obamaadministration, most recently on policy atthe U.S. Department of Education. In their spare time, Petra and her husband Gerald enjoy being active outdoors: going on long walks with their two pugs, riding bikes, watching football games and - of late - playing tennis. Watching Marv get married was incredible, he said from Florida. Read: Michelle Obama Fights Back Tears in Final Remarks as First Lady: I Hope I've Made You Proud. Amy Turci is an Office Managing Partner in the Jacksonville office at FordHarrison LLP, one of the countrys largest management-side labor and employment law firms. The evening only could have been improved if Vice President Joe Biden had made an appearance, but thats a little too much to ask for. Mrs. Obritzberger received a Bachelors Degree from the University College of Teacher Education Vienna, Austria, and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The winner? It speaks volumes that in the last days of his presidency, Obama flew to Florida (without wife Michelle, but with several Secret Service agents dressed in tuxedos, according to the Washington Post) to be part of the Victorians wedding party. On Saturday, Marvin Nicholson whose official title is White House travel director is marrying Helen Pajcic, the daughter of Steve Pajcic, a local lawyer who first hosted Obama in March . Under her leadership, the school received accreditation with ISACS and as an IB World School as well as national and international recognition for the schools profile, programs and innovative approaches during the Covid-19 pandemic. They decided to tie the knot at Pajcic's parents' home in Jacksonville, Florida (where they first met! She additionally works with clients to develop employment handbooks and policies and to ensure general legal/regulatory compliance. King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. January 11, 2017. Obama, Kerry and others were seen relaxing on Air Force One during the flight to Jacksonville. Meanwhile, more than 300 miles away, families are mourning the loss of their loved ones after a gunman opened fire at the Ft Lauderdale Hollywood Airport. The best part, though, was that it was patriotic on the inside! Prior to law school, she received her BA from The University of Texas at Austin. "Marvin's first job in Washington was for then-Senator Kerry," says Pajcic. Amy has been a mentor with Take Stock in Children, and is the office contact for the area chapters of Habitat for Humanity. The 120-person guest list included all types of Washington insiders, from personal aides to the White House chef, as well as two very special guests: President Obama himself (who served as a groomsman) and Secretary of State John Kerry, who was tapped to officiate. The ideal candidate for at-large trustee will: Candidates will provide their biography or resume and a written statement motivating their interest to be a trustee and meet with members of the Governance Committee. Sign in or register for your free account, Climate activist smears museum's iconic woolly mammoth with paint, B.C. Obama, who was accompanied by US Secretary of State, John Kerry, arrived to the wedding, just hours after his star-studded farewell party. Thats where he was spotted by Obamas people who, after learning that Kerry didnt plan another presidential run, recruited Nicholson in 2007. Secretary of State John Kerry. Because nothing in life is fair, President Obama agreed to be a groomsman at his aides wedding earlier this month. Marvin Nicholson, Special Assistant to the President, Trip Director & Personal Aide to the President, and Helen Pajcic arrive for the State Dinner in honor of Prime Minister Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie. Participate in the annual Discovery Fund and capital campaigns, according to personal ability (we ask that the individual makes Discovery a priority for giving). Throughout the week, youll find them frequenting the Beach, the AB/NB Town Center, or the Atlantic Beach Country Club when they arent working out of their home-based offices or chauffeuring the girls to/from Discovery and their many activities. Nicholson and his wife Helen Pajcic, who works on policy at at the Department of Education, tied the knot at a private home in Jacksonville, Fla. Just as President Obama stood by. On Saturday, hetook a smaller "baby" Air Force One to the wedding, and reporters accompanying him could see him watching the Oakland Raiders play the Houston Texans in the AFC wild card game on ESPN. Chicago's McCormick Place, a lakefront convention center, is the venue. She also advises employers on various employment issues, including federal and state anti-discrimination statutes, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. He also serves as Treasurer of Here Tomorrow, a mental health collaborative. "It meant so much that he put all that time into making our ceremony special," she says. She came to Jacksonville from Seattle with stops along the way in California, Japan, and South Korea, where she spent her days as a U.S. Marine working on the armament systems of aircraft; and Phoenix, Arizona where she obtained her Bachelors Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix in 2003 while working full time as a Project Manager. Five people died and six more were injured in the shooting that occurred around 1pm on Friday. She has received interactive media training and served as an on the record spokesperson for national news outlets including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. This committee transacts all regular business of the board between meetings of the board, subject to certain limitations. She also worked as a luxury wedding planner and produced over 100 high-end weddings and events in Colorado. 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