Taylor Baldwin Kiland holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern California. A former naval officer – the third generation in her family to serve - she has also worked as an account director for the global communications firm Burson-Marsteller, volunteered for numerous national political campaigns – including that of Senator John McCain’s in 2000 - and she continues to serve on several charitable boards of directors. She lives in Arlington, Virginia.