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You don't mention budget, but assuming you don't want to break the bank, I would look very closely at:
Tamron 17-50/2.8 VC (25.5mm-75mm FF equivalent)
Sigma 17-50/2.8 OS (25.5mm-75mm FF equivalent)
Nikon 50/1.8 G (75mm FF equivalent)
Nikon 85/1.8 G (One of the highest bang for the buck lenses around IMO, but 127mm FF equivalent is getting to be a bit long for general use)
Sigma 50-150 OS is a good lens if you want to stay DX, and can be had for a decent price, but again it's a bit long for general people photography
If budget is less of a concern, you could look at the Nikon 17-55/2.8 but IMO that lens is not worth it anymore. Not only does it lack VR in a range where VR helps immensely, but the 3rd party options are as good or better optically for less money. Ever since they got rid of the screw-drive AF motors, updated their designs, and put stabilization in their lenses, the 3rd parties have made the Nikon 17-55/2.8 a tough sell, especially at it's price. It's built incredibly well though.
As much as I love the 70-200's, if the goal is one lens for general portraiture, it's probably a bit long on a DX body. If I were you I would probably point her to one of the stabilized 17-50/2.8 third party options, and she won't break the bank either. If she gets a little more serious, she can look into a 35/1.8G, 50/1.8 G or 85/1.8 G if she wants to get more specialized on a budget.
I should also add that light stand and umbrella can be had for very cheap, and can add a lot to people pictures. If she has a flash, the "Demb Flip-it" (is he still making those??) works awesome and is around $20.
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