Curious to know more about Hakeem Jeffries and his wife Kennisandra’s relationship? The US Democratic leader recently headlined for delivering the longest speech against President Donald Trump’s $3.4 trillion tax bill. While his political views and achievements continue to make waves, many have become interested in knowing more about his personal life.
So, here’s everything we know about Jeffries’ wife, her job, and their kids.
Who is Hakeem Jeffries’ wife?
Hakeem Jeffries is married to Kennisandra Arciniegas.
It remains unclear when the pair met, how they connected, and when they got into a relationship. They have reportedly been married since 1997. They seem to prefer to keep their personal lives away from the public eye, given that not much is known about their relationship and there are barely any photos available of them publicly.
What does Kennisandra Jeffries do for a living?
Kennisandra is a social worker.
Details about her educational qualifications are not known. Similar to Jeffries’ mother and father, Kennisandra is also a social worker, who is associated with the Service Employees International Union Local 1199.
Here’s how many kids Hakeem and Kennisandra Jeffries have
Hakeem and Kennisandra have two children.
In 2001, they welcomed their firstborn, whom they named Jeremiah. Their family continued to grow with the arrival of another son, Joshua, born in 2004.
According to Jeremiah’s LinkedIn profile, he initially completed a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Government from Binghamton University. He later went to pursue another Bachelor’s degree in Arts (Political Science and Economics) from Boston University. He is currently a Project Manager at Bloomberg Associates.
On the other hand, Joshua is currently a student at the University of Virginia and pursues a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the UVA McIntire School of Commerce. He is set to graduate in 2026. Additionally, he is an incoming AWM analyst intern at Goldman Sachs, per his LinkedIn bio.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
