Melania Trump to host stand-out young women at State of the Union — melania trump will seat two guests
melania trump will host two young women in her guest box for the State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, a move that highlights her focus on foster youth and technology in education. The first lady will seat Sierra Burns, 24, and Everest Nevraumont, 10, as she watches President Trump deliver the address at 8 p. m.
Melania Trump guests
The two guests represent causes the first lady has championed as first lady. Sierra Burns is a 24-year-old who was a beneficiary of the Foster Youth to Independence program. Everest Nevraumont is a 10-year-old fifth grader from Central Texas who attends the Alpha School in Austin, Texas, a program described as offering a hybrid learning curriculum that includes AI.
Guests in her box
Both young women will be seated with the first lady in the House chamber when President Trump gives his State of the Union address at 8 p. m. on Tuesday, February 24. The first lady will be joined in the gallery by other members of the Trump family to watch the president lay out his agenda for the next year.
Sierra Burns background
Sierra Burns has become a public advocate about the foster system after having grown up in it. She was a beneficiary of the Foster Youth to Independence program and is being presented in Washington, D. C. as part of the first lady’s focus on empowering foster youth through education and supports.
Everest Nevraumont's profile
Everest Nevraumont is recognized for her work in artificial intelligence at school and as an advocate for AI-powered learning. She has served as a public speaker and podcaster, given a Ted Talk at 10 years old, and has delivered a TEDxTalk about how she uses AI in her education. Everest is a three-time Texas State Champion in History and was on a winning International History Bowl team last year, details that have been shared on her website.
Family and attendance
All of President Trump’s adult children and their partners will attend the speech. Those named to be present are Don Jr. and fiancée Bettina Anderson; Eric and Lara Trump; Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner; and Tiffany and Michael Boulos. They will be among those in the House chamber as the president delivers his address.
Programs, funding and summits
The guest choices reflect several initiatives tied to the first lady’s platform. She has made foster children the centerpiece of her BE BEST campaign and championed programs focused on education and technology. She has led the Presidential AI Challenge and has emphasized Fostering the Future as a priority.
In 2025, the first lady led a Presidential Executive Order on "Fostering the Future, " an action that secured $30 million for foster youth housing, launched the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Challenge, and launched Fostering the Future Together. Separately, the president signed an executive order in November to create a "Fostering the Future" program that brings together federal entities, nonprofits, educational institutions and the private sector to develop education and career opportunities for foster youth.
Melania Trump has used her time as first lady to secure a $30 million budget allocation to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing and other supports for youth with experience in the foster care system. Her team has established a nationwide network of university partners that includes Vanderbilt, Villanova, University of Miami, University of Florida, Ohio State, University of Texas and University of Alabama. Those partnerships include fulltime scholarships for students to focus on education with a technological component.
Summit and international outreach
Discussions on education and technology will continue in March when the first lady hosts a two-day summit at the State Department and the White House to formally launch Fostering the Future Together. First spouses from around the world will be invited to join the first lady in Washington, DC on March 24th and 25th for the event. The first lady announced the global initiative at the UN General Assembly in September and has said, "Remember, our next generation will use tech to revolutionize how we live, travel, design, and connect. " A source close to her said, "Fostering the Future has positioned the first lady as a leader as it relates to empowering children with education and technology. "
The first lady’s invitation to Sierra Burns and Everest Nevraumont puts those programs and policy priorities on display during the president’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24 at 8 p. m.
