Judith Giuliani
Judi Giuliani | |
---|---|
Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Jeffrey Ross
(m. 1974; div. 1979)Bruce Nathan
(m. 1979; div. 1992) |
Children | 1 |
Judi Ann Stish Ross Nathan Giuliani
Early life and education
Judi Ann Stish
Stish graduated from Hazleton High School in 1972,[8] where she participated in the Future Nurses Association, the Literary Society, the tennis and ski clubs, and the Diggers Club, a volunteer service organization.[4][12] Interested in both the human and scientific aspects of the field,[13] she attended a two-year nursing program, affiliated with Pennsylvania State University, at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and graduated with a registered nurse diploma on September 1, 1974.[8][14] She credits her decision to become a registered nurse as "one of the most practical, wonderful ones I ever made…because, aside from the science, you learn crisis management, decision making, prioritizing…"[5]
First marriages, medical sales career, motherhood
After graduation, Stish worked for a few months
On November 19, 1979, Judi Stish Ross married
The Nathans' marriage fell apart during the early 1990s and led to a contested divorce case and custody battle, which included accusations of abuse from both parties.
Relationship with and marriage to Giuliani
Judith Nathan met Mayor Giuliani in May 1999 at
Judith and Rudy Giuliani became
Rudy Giuliani frequently cited his wife as his "closest adviser",[4] saying in 2007 that she remained "an expert we rely on" at his company, Giuliani Partners, where he has served as chairman and chief executive officer. "She gives us a lot of advice and a lot of help in areas where she's got a lot of expertise – biological and chemical. Since we do security work, that's an area of great concern – you know, another anthrax attack, a smallpox attack, chemical agents. She knows all of that."[4] From shortly before their marriage until his presidential campaign began, Rudy Giuliani paid her an average of $125,000 per year for her professional value as a speechwriter.[33][34]
Role in Giuliani presidential campaign
As
On April 4, 2018, it was announced that Judith Giuliani had filed for divorce from her husband, Rudy Giuliani. The divorce was settled on December 10, 2019. On August 2, 2022, it was announced that Judith Giuliani had hired attorney Dror Bikel and filed a lawsuit against former husband for non compliance regarding the divorce settlement.[38]
Fundraising and charitable work
In March 2001, desiring less travel and reduced public visibility, Nathan left Bristol-Myers and became a fund-raiser and later the managing director of Changing Our World,
After the
She became a founding board member of the Twin Towers Fund, appointed by Giuliani,[4] which raised and distributed $216 million to over 1,150 families and individuals.[5] Contributions to the fund also created the TTF Scholarship Fund and America’s Camp for victims' children.
Judith Giuliani also acted as the national spokesperson for Women's Heart Advantage, which seeks to raise awareness among women and their doctors about preventing heart-related health conditions.[39] As a spokesperson for Women's Heart Advantage, she promoted the organization as the first hospital-based program focusing on women and heart disease.[39] In the preface to the book Mapping the New World of American Philanthropy (Wiley, 2007), Judith wrote of the opportunity the Baby-Boomer generation has to define its legacy through lasting philanthropy.[40]
Additionally, Judith Giuliani has raised funds for
For her service, Judith has received the Community Award from the New York Junior League,[42] the Spirit of Cabrini Service Award from the Cabrini Mission Foundation,[43] and in May 2006 she received the New York University Humanitarian Award. Giuliani was recognized for her role as a nurse for humanitarian and charitable endeavors, as well as for serving as a prominent voice in promoting the nursing profession.[44]
Footnotes
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Judy Bachrach, "Giuliani's Princess Bride", Vanity Fair, September 2007. Accessed August 15, 2007.
- ^ As her father, Donald Stish, told Vanity Fair, "Judi is what she was born. I don't think we called her Judith ever."[citation needed]
- ^ Jodi Kantor, "Judi, Jeri and the Rest", in "Hurtling Toward a Nomination, 2008", The New York Times, 2007-09-02.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Lloyd Grove, "The Thunderbolt", New York, May 13, 2007. Accessed May 16, 2007.
- ^ Harper’s Bazaar, February 28, 2007.
- ^ She is listed in her high school yearbook as "Judi Ann Stish", according to Kent Jackson's article "Notable Natives: Giuliani, Maddon in Same Class", The Standard-Speaker, 12 August 2007 (standardspeaker.com, registration required)
- ^ The New York Post, April 1, 2007. Accessed April 3, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Heidi Evans, " Eager Judi left coal town in dust" Archived 2011-06-29 at the Wayback Machine, New York Daily News, April 29, 2007. Accessed May 6, 2007.
- ISBN 0-7567-6114-X, pp. 430-434.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Sarah Kershaw, "One Woman's Year In the Spotlight's Heat; Friends Call Judith Nathan Stunned By the Media Circus of New York", The New York Times, June 16, 2001, page B8. Accessed February 14, 2007.
- ^ Administrator, System. "Couple notes 60th anniversary today".
- ^ Kris Wernowsky, "Giuliani’s wife tabbed liability" Archived 2007-02-16 at the Wayback Machine, Times Leader, January 9, 2007. Accessed February 15, 2007.
- ^ 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters, March 30, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e David Saltonstall, Heidi Evans, "How 20-year-old Judith tied the knot in Chapel of the Bells, Las Vegas", New York Daily News, March 23, 2007. Accessed March 24, 2007.
- ^ a b c David Saltonstall, Heidi Evans, "How 20-year-old Judith married in Las Vegas' Chapel of The Bells", New York Daily News, March 22, 2007. Accessed March 23, 2007.
- ^ ISBN 0-7567-6114-X, pp. 430-434.
- ^ a b David Saltonstall, "Silence struck ex as odd", New York Daily News, March 23, 2007. Accessed March 24, 2007.
- ^ Chris Echegarray, " Judith gets a First Lady thumbs up from her ex", New York Daily News, April 2, 2007. Accessed April 3, 2007.
- The New York Post, March 22, 2007. Accessed March 23, 2007.
- ^ "The Women In Giuliani's Life", CBS News, May 11, 2000. Accessed February 14, 2007.
- ^ Craig Gordon, "Giuliani's wife reveals she, too, is twice divorced", Newsday, March 23, 2007. Accessed April 4, 2007.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Eric Konigsberg, "Drawing Fire, Judith Giuliani Gives Her Side", The New York Times, August 5, 2007. Accessed August 14, 2007.
- ^ a b c d "First Lady of the Hamptons Judith Giuliani", Hampton Style, July 4, 2006. Accessed February 14, 2007.
- ^ a b c Heidi Evans, "Old flame's just wild about Judi", New York Daily News, April 16, 2007. Accessed April 19, 2007. Archived on December 10, 2018.
- ^ a b Eric Pooley, "Person of the Year 2001 Rudy Giuliani", Time, December 24, 2001. Accessed February 14, 2007
- ^ Margaret Carlson, "In Rudy's Playground", Time, July 11, 1999. Accessed February 15, 2007.
- ^ Michael Saul; Heidi Evans; David Saltonstall (December 7, 2007). "Mayor's Gal Got Security Earlier than We Knew". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2007-12-08. Retrieved 2007-12-07.
- ^ a b Elisabeth Bumiller (2000-05-04). "Mayor Acknowledges 'Very Good Friend'". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-07.
- ^ Elisabeth Bumiller (2000-05-11). "Giuliani and His Wife of 16 Years Are Separating". The New York Times. Retrieved 2007-12-08.
- ^ Price, Diana. "Judith Giuliani: A Caregiver's Perspective", Women and Cancer, Winter 2006, pp. 69–72.
- About.com. Accessed April 19, 2007.
- ^ a b Ruth La Ferla, "Vows: Judith Nathan and Rudolph W. Giuliani", The New York Times, May 25, 2003. Accessed April 19, 2007.
- ^ David Saltonstall, "Earning $125,000 a year", New York Daily News, May 18, 2007. Accessed May 21, 2007.
- ^ Sarah Wheaton, "Spouses and Race", The New York Times, May 18, 2007. Accessed March 22, 2011.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-06-173363-5.
- ^ "Judith Giuliani Sets Record Straight on Attending Cabinet Meetings". Fox News. 2007-10-16. Retrieved 2007-10-17.
- ^ a b Darlene Superville (2007-10-02). "Some Women Who Could Be First Lady". USA Today. Associated Press. Retrieved 2011-02-01.
- ^ "Report: Giuliani settles long divorce from his third wife". AP News. 26 April 2021.
- ^ a b Rhoades, Liz. "NYHQ HeartAdvantage Warns Women About Cardiac Risks", Queens Chronicle, February 19, 2004, p. 3.
- ISBN 978-0-470-08038-2.
- ^ Paul Bedard, "She's No Charity Case: Rudy's Judi Dives In," CBS News, August 21, 2007.
- ^ a b Richard Perez-Pena, "St. Vincent's to Expand Trauma Unit for New Age," The New York Times, September 1, 2004
- ^ "7th Annual Foundation Gala Celebrates Legacy and Hope" Archived 2007-10-07 at the Wayback Machine, Cabrini Mission Foundation, 2005.
- ^ "NYU College of Nursing Holds Its 1st Commencement Exercises, May 8, 2006", New York University press release, May 1, 2006.