but realized working with a dressmaker would be the best choice for their short timeline, and it also ensured she'd get what she really wanted. She has practiced development in private and public university settings, including her current role leading the development and engagement team at UF Health Jacksonville and the College of Medicine. Helen Pajcic and Marvin Nicholson from Jacksonville, FL have registered at for their wedding on January 7, 2017. Obama made the trip to Jacksonville without first lady Michelle Obama as his date. They say you shouldn't talk politics on a first date, but for Helen Pajcic and Marvin Nicholson, they couldn't avoid it. This committee advises the board on school fundraising and capital campaigns and actively assists in fundraising programs by supporting the capital campaign co-chairs and the Development Coordinator. EIN: 30-6559713; Classification Named Trusts/Foundations N.E.C. Joshs passion for serving older adults began at a young age as a volunteer at Jacksonvilles River Garden Hebrew Home. As Assistant Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer, she is responsible for all fundraising, events including the downtown and North hospitals and Children's Miracle Network (CMN). Marvin Nicholson (left) and Helen Pajcic (right) tied the knot at a private evening ceremony in Jacksonville at the One Ocean Resort and Spa. She believes strongly in the missions of the organizations in which she works, serves, and consults. Participate in the annual Discovery Fund and capital campaigns, according to personal ability (we ask that the individual makes Discovery a priority for giving). Hampton enjoys spending time with his family, flying, sporting events, and boating. But Obama wasn't the. The nuptialsalso probably resulted in some major jealousy for the guests. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Helen Pajcic, an Episcopal School of Jacksonville graduate who has worked in education policy in Washington, D.C., was Nicholson's date at a White House state dinner honoring Canadian Prime. Obama made it in time for the wedding, which started at 6pm, but he left soon after it was over. Demonstrate knowledge, support, and passion for Discoverys vision and mission. Katies parents have been residents of Atlantic Beach for 15+ years, and having vacationed here frequently over the years this was Katie and Peters first choice for a cross-border move and new home. 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. Instead of more traditional gowns, Pajcic chose something timeless (and cozy!) Dr. Doward is a graduate of Lafayette College and completed his postgraduate education at Columbia University. Every president needs a space where he can be quiet and let loose and feel normal, Obama told the newspaper. Mrs. Obritzberger is looking forward to meeting each and all members of the school community to cultivate an inclusive and vibrant community that promotesknowledge, creativity, independent thinking and mutual respect. 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. She has served as Chair of the Development Committee as well as Vice Chair and parent volunteer supporting The Discovery Fund. Helen and her husband Marvin Nicholson have three children, North, Shepard and Reedie. I couldn't be more proud of him for all he's become, and I can't wait to see what's next for the two of them.. Her bouquet made the early-January event feel like springtime, mixing blush peonies with vibrant green hydrangeas. They arrived early that morning in Jacksonville, Fla., to take part in the evening wedding of Mr. Nicholson and Helen Pajcic. 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. The petite bride added some height to her ensemble with sparkling Jimmy Choo peep-toes. President Obama told ABC News on Friday night that he was 'heartbroken' for the families affected. Turns out even presidents have to deal with friends' inconveniently timed weddings. Ah, well. Watching Marv get married was incredible, he said from Florida. He was accompanied on the flight here by several White House aides and Secret Service agents, who were dressed in tuxedos. Sign in or register for your free account, Climate activist smears museum's iconic woolly mammoth with paint, B.C. They have been tight for a decade, though. Josh is a highly analytic thinker, and his vision has expanded Fleet Landings impact through the creation of new service lines and new housing options on their Atlantic Beach campus. Pajcic is the daughter of a longtime Obama fundraiser and - according to her LinkedIn profile - a special assistant at the Education Department. President Joe Biden would be 86-years-old at the end of his second term. The bride, Helen Pajcic, works for theDepartment of Education. Marvin Nicholson and Helen Pajcic both worked on the Obama campaign and for his administration. Steve Pajcic, the brides father, is a Jacksonville lawyer who first played host to Mr. Obama at his home there for a fund-raiser in March 2007. Nicholson, the 44-year-old Victoria man who is one of Obamas closest White House aides, wed Helen Pajcic in her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday. 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. "It seemed crazy to plan a wedding in eight weeks, but we were able to pull it off because we had faith in the people we were working with," says Pajcic. Disable anytime. Secretary of State John Kerry was the officiant. Helen Pajcic Nicholson recently retuned to her hometown of Jacksonville to raise a family with her husband, Marvin, after nearly a decade working for the federal government in Washington, DC. Magazines, Or create a free account to access more articles, President Obama Tops Off His Term As a Groomsman in His Friend's Wedding. Obama attends longtime aide and golfing partner Nicholsons wedding, Nikki Haleys bogus claims about foreign aid dollars, Showdown before the raid: FBI agents and prosecutors argued over Trump, Underrecognized: Extremist murders are usually from right-wing actors. She moved to Florida during her high school years. Nicholson and Helen Pajcic tied the knot at a private evening ceremony in Jacksonville at the One Ocean Resort and Spa. Hampton has worked for the Scott-McRae Group since 2008. That normally would not be a big deal, or even out of the ordinary. Kimberly Mariani Jones- DevelopmentMember. Theyre the best of friends.. The best part, though, was that it was patriotic on the inside! After eight frustrating years of being blocked by an often hostile Congress, U.S. President Barack Obama finally got to see one of his goals accomplished on the weekend: Marvin Nicholson got married. Helen first worked on the House Committee on Education and Labor, advising on issues pertaining to civil rights in education, including afterschool policy the topic of her senior thesis at Princeton University, from where she graduated in 2009. They decided to tie the knot at Pajcic's parents' home in Jacksonville, Florida (where they first met! Long Waits, Short Appointments, Huge Bills. Its when people suddenly lose the ability to take a step. She holds dear the belief that every individual has an innate desire to help someone or something which fuels their philanthropic passion. Facebook Share Tweet Email SMS. The couple were married against a backdrop of beautiful winter flowers. Chicago's McCormick Place, a lakefront convention center, is the venue. Choosing an officiant for the wedding was easy. On Friday night, dozens ofcelebrities turned out to boogie down until 4am at the White House in a farewell bash that saw the likes of Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep and SJP tear up the dance floor. The bride was until recently the chief of staff of the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development at the federal Department of Education. Watch: President Obama Sings at Daughter Malia's 18th Birthday, Are Massage Chairs Safe? 'These kinds of tragedies have happened too often during the eight years I have been president. The wedding was held at a private residence in Jacksonville. Mrs. Obritzberger began her educational career in Vienna, Austria, in 2000 as a middle school teacher. Tricky geometry baffles the internet - but can YOU train your brain to solve how many triangles are in this image? The groom is a White House aide and the presidents golfing buddy. Kimberly has completed extensive professional development in fundraising, campaign planning, and volunteer management. The U.S. first lady Jill Biden said the president is "not done.". "It meant so much that he put all that time into making our ceremony special," she says. Helen serves as the unpaid CEO of the Pajcic Family Foundation, which focuses on community led support and mentoring of high-risk urban youth. The brothers have two passports thanks to their mothers U.S. birth, but both Nicholson boys grew up in Victoria after moving from Ontario in 1987. During this time, she met her husband, Steve, and has now set down roots in Neptune Beach with their three children. 2023 Scripps News, part of The E.W. In their free time, they enjoy supporting local businesses and frequenting the beach. In his role, he oversees 7 for-profit companies operating in 15 states and employing over 750 people. She and Nicholson worked on Obamas 2008 campaign, and her father, Steve Pajcic, has been a fundraiser forObamas campaigns and those of other Democrats. Dr. Doward received his fellowship training at the world renowned Hospital for Special Surgery. 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. She spent seven years teaching in Europe (Austria, Great Britain, Malta) before moving to the US in 2007. Nicholson has worked at Obamas side throughout his time in the White House, planning the presidents trips andkeeping him company, whether on the golf course or playing cards on Air Force One. Obama on airport shooting: "I dont want to comment on it other than just to say how heartbroken we are for the families." King World Productions Inc. 2023 Inside Edition Inc. and CBS interactive Inc., Paramount companies. Jessica has also been a volunteer at the Sulzbacher Center, a homeless shelter in Jacksonville. Pregnant Princess Eugenie shows off her blossoming baby bump in a chic black dress as she leaves a London restaurant, Kate Middleton's resume: From 'backbreaking work' as a deckhand to waitressing and working for the family business - the royal had a surprisingly normal career before joining the Firm, PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Don't go to the King's Coronation, Harry, and simply wish your dad well, What next for Harry and Meghan after US popularity slump? The Head of School reports directly to the Board and is the only school employee who does so. It was because of Beatty that Obama phoned me four days before being elected president in 2008. They sat around a conference table watching the Oakland Raiders play the Houston Texans in the AFC wild card game. Be an advocate for Discovery by promoting the school in the community, and by soliciting gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. Obama was a groomsman at his staff's wedding. He's pictured leaving the Jacksonville International Airport Saturday night, Obama made the trip on Air Force One without first lady Michelle Obama as his date, The president was spotted waving as he walked across the South Lawn after exiting Marine One upon his return to the White House from Florida on Saturday night. Dr. Doward hails from Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands and he enjoys spending time in nature, traveling, learning new cultures, and playing sports. There were no media at the black-tie wedding, but floating around Facebook was a photo of the president getting a hug from Nicholsons mother, Liz Beatty, of North Saanich. Five people died and six more were injured in the shooting that occurred around 1pm on Friday. On Saturday, President Obama served as a groomsman at his personal aide and golf partner, White House trip director Marvin Nicholsons, wedding, The Washington Post reports. Guests were seated at mirrored tables that were topped with elegant arrangements of roses, hydrangeas, peonies, and cherry blossoms. Obama, who was accompanied by US Secretary of State, John Kerry, arrived to the wedding, just hours after his star-studded farewell party. U.S. President Barack Obama was one of Nicholson's groomsmen, and Secretary of State John Kerry officiated. And when Im with Marvin, we can talk the same way we would if we were just a couple of guys having a beer and whacking a ball around., The same year, the New Yorker magazine described the relationship thusly: He and the president toss a football around, they shoot baskets, they shoot the shit. Following time on the Domestic Policy Council at the White House, Helen was appointed to the Department of Education where she worked her way up to Chief of Staff at the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, and was lucky to participate in the bicameral reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. 88 years of expert advice and inspiration, for every couple. Jacksonville Beach is now home for Cortney, her husband, and their two young children, who both attend The Discovery School. Residents of 102 Palm Pl, Neptune Beach, FL include Helen. Jessica is a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association, the Jacksonville Beach Bar Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR). 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. We can only imagine how exciting it was for Pajcic and Nicholson to bring a marriage license signed by the president and secretary of state to the courthouse after their big day! The Board has the authority to hire outside counsel and related services as needed. She is currently a member of both the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of Florida. This elegant wedding cake, topped with delicate dots and lush peonies, was the perfect fit for Pajcic and Nicholson's classic wedding. Layers of white cake were filled with buttercream icing and a mix of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries for red, white, and blue slices. Obama jetted down to Florida to serve as a groomsman to Marvin Nicholson, the White House trip director, who married Helen Pajcic, a former staffer in the administration. 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 Nicholsons side on his wedding day, Nicholson has been there for Obama throughout his tenure. They also enjoy cooking and baking, meeting with friends, traveling and scuba diving. He and Helen Pajcic tied the knot at an evening ceremony Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. Peters company, Solidifi US Inc., was in a growth and expansion phase in the US and they couldnt say no to the opportunity to move to their family south of the border, and more specificallyto a warmer climate. Jennifer Kowkabany has served as General Counsel for Neptune Fire Protection Engineering since 2007, where she primarily practices contract and construction law. 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. A well-balanced, committed, strategic, and expert board is paramount to the schools success, high-quality standards, and oversight. Jaimie Mackey was the real weddings editor at Brides from 2013 to 2015. Jennifer spends a majority of her free time volunteering. Hampton Graham serves as Chairman of the Scott-McRae Automotive Group based in Jacksonville, FL. She additionally works with clients to develop employment handbooks and policies and to ensure general legal/regulatory compliance. % Helen Pajcic Nicholson: Address Line : 102 Palm Pl: City: Neptune Beach: State: Florida: Zip: 32266-6041: Tax Exemption Details for Pajcic Family Foundation. Nicholson married Helen Pajcic, chief of staff in the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development for the US Department of Education. Jessica Dumas is originally from Northern Virginia near Washington DC. Accompanying him was Secretary of State John Kerry. Do you think the bride and groom sneaked in a "Thanks, Obama"? Pajcic alsohas worked in the Obamaadministration, most recently on policy atthe U.S. Department of Education. 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