Oak Knoll Lower School graduate Tommy Pigott ’05 has been named Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, marking a significant milestone in his career in public service and communications.

Pigott most recently served as Strategic Communications Director at the Republican National Committee. His appointment reflects a trajectory shaped by a strong foundation in international affairs and media.

After graduating from Oak Knoll in 2005, Pigott continued his education at Delbarton School, graduating from high school in 2011. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and a master’s degree from The George Washington University’s School of Media & Public Affairs.

Notably, even as a sixth-grade graduate, Pigott had already set his sights on a future in public service. When asked about his aspirations in 2005, he shared that he hoped to become an “archeologist, ambassador, congressman, president, or other government official.”

Today, that early ambition has taken shape in a leadership role on the national stage.