Anna Cristina Niceta Lloyd facts for kids

Anna Cristina "Rickie" Niceta Lloyd (born May 22, 1970) is an Italian-American event planner. She worked as the White House Social Secretary for U.S. President Donald Trump. The First Lady, Melania Trump, chose her for this important role on February 8, 2017. Before working at the White House, Rickie Lloyd helped plan events for a company called Design Cuisine. She left her role at the White House on January 6, 2021.

Learning and Schools

Rickie Niceta's Education Journey

Rickie Niceta Lloyd attended two schools. She is a graduate of Hollins College. She also went to St. Timothy's School.

Working Life and Events

Rickie Niceta's Career in Event Planning

As an account executive for Design Cuisine, Rickie Lloyd helped organize many big events. She supported the Joint Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. This committee plans the events when a new president takes office.

Planning Presidential Events

Rickie Lloyd helped provide food and services for five presidential inaugurations. These are the ceremonies where presidents officially begin their terms. She also helped with many special lunches for leaders and important meetings. She worked closely with the Office of the Chief of Protocol, which helps organize visits from foreign leaders.

Key Role in 2017 Inauguration

One of her most recent big projects was helping to plan and carry out events for President Trump's inauguration celebrations in 2017. Her job involved making sure all the details for these large events were perfect.

Family Life

Rickie Niceta's Personal Background

Rickie Niceta Lloyd was married to Thomas Lloyd. They have two children together. Thomas Lloyd's grandmother, Rachel Lambert Mellon, was famous for helping to redesign the White House Rose Garden with Jacqueline Kennedy in the early 1960s. Rickie and Thomas Lloyd divorced in 2021.