UConn Grad, Former Trump White House Aide To Compete On 'The Bachelor'

SRORRS, CT — A University of Connecticut graduate and former aide in the Trump White House will be appearing as a contestant in the next segment's of ABC's "The Bachelor."

Marlena Haddad, 26, is listed as a "finance writer" from "West Palm Beach" in her "Bachelor" biography. A Linked In account lists her as a New York-area writer and analyst for SPACs. Her credits include several appearances on Fox News.

Haddad was an economics major at UConn.

Her Bachelor bio reads:

"Marlena is ready to commit and wants a man who's not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve. Vulnerability is very important to her, and she's hoping Joey will show her his sensitive side. Marlena's loved ones describe her as optimistic, loyal and resilient. In five years, Marlena hopes to be married with two kids and continue fostering rescue dogs. Her dream job is to be a parent and she can't wait to enter her soccer mom era. Marlena considers herself a hopeful romantic and always goes above and beyond to make her partner feel special. She's hoping Joey is ready to receive all the love she has to give."

Fun Facts on her, according to the show, include:

• Reading books by candlelight
• Nothing makes Marlena happier than puppies
• When she plays golf, she always drives the cart

Haddad will be one of 32 vying for the affections of tennis hotshot Joey Graziadei, who was on season 20 of "The Bachelorette."

The show's billing reads, "After his heartbreaking departure at the end of Charity's season of "The Bachelorette," charismatic tennis pro Joey Graziadei will take a second shot at finding his perfect match."

"The Bachelor" is set to premier at 8 p.m. Jan. 22 on ABC.