Chele Chiavacci Farley
| Chele Chiavacci Farley | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Michele Upton Chiavacci (known as Chele) January 5, 1967 (age 51) Weston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| 🏡 Residence | New York City, New York, U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Stanford University, BA, MS |
| 💼 Occupation | Politician, business executive |
| 🏛️ Political party | Republican |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Richard |
| 👶 Children | 3 |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Michele "Chele" Chiavacci Farley (born January 5, 1967) is the endorsed Republican candidate for US Senate from New York.[1] She was born Michele Chiavacci, and has been known under that name in business. She is challenging incumbent Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the November 6, 2018, general election.[2] Farley's candidacy has also been endorsed by the Conservative and Reform parties.[3] She most recently served as New York City Finance Chair[4] for the state Republican Party after a finance career in the private sector spanning more than 25 years.
Early life and education:[edit]
Farley (née Chiavacci) was born in Boston and raised in Weston, MA. She was raised by her mother, Jane Chiavacci Otto, a retired real estate appraiser, and father, Paul Adrian Chiavacci, a retired electrical engineer, formerly with Raytheon. She is known as “Chele,” short for Michele.
Farley graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor’s degree in 1988 and a master’s degree in 1991[5], both in industrial engineering[6].
Personal life:[edit]
Chele married Richard Farley, an attorney and partner at law firm Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel.[7] Richard Farley is also the author of both his own book as well as pieces in publications such as the The Wall Street Journal.[8] The couple live in New York City with their three sons.[9]
Private sector work:[edit]
Farley moved to New York in 1988 and has worked for Goldman Sachs, UBS Capital and founded her own company, Mistral Capital International[10], based in New York City, where she also served as partner and managing director.[11]
Philanthropy and community involvement:[edit]
Farley was the Co-Chair of the East Coast Advisory Board of QuestBridge,[12] which partners with 40 colleges and universities such as Stanford and has sent over 10,000 talented low-income students to these schools free of charge.
Political history:[edit]
Farley was appointed by New York State GOP Chairman Ed Cox as the party's New York City Finance Chair on February 1, 2017.[13] On February 1, 2018, she formally announced her challenge to incumbent US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand[14] and was endorsed by former New York Governor George Pataki.[15] On February 26, 2018, she secured the unanimous support of the Conservative Party of New York to be their nominee for US Senate.[16] On March 2, 2018, Farley secured the unanimous nomination of the Republican Party to be their nominee for US Senate.[17] On March 25, 2018, she received the nomination of the Reform Party.[18]
She is running unopposed on the Republican, Conservative and Reform party lines and will face incumbent Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in the November 6, 2018 general election.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Republicans nominate Chele Farley to make their case against Gillibrand". Politico PRO. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ Vilensky, Mike (2018-02-01). "GOP Challenger to New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Declares Candidacy". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "Chele Farley Endorsed by NY Reform Party in run against Gillbrand for US Senate". Artvoice. 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "Businesswoman Chele Farley to challenge Gillibrand". Times Union. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "Stanford Associates' Membership". alumni.stanford.edu. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "Chele Chiavacci Farley New York City's New Finance Chair". Resident. 2017-03-29. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "The Greatest Wedding Story Ever Told". Town & Country. 2016-12-30. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ Farley, Richard (2014-11-24). "Regulators Who Know Loans Better Than Lenders". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ↑ Justic, Michele (15 June 2018). "Paving a New Way For New York: Senate Candidate Chele Farley". The Five Towns Jewish Times. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
- ↑ Adler, Ben (2018-02-05). "5 things to know about Gillibrand's challenger Chele Chiavacci Farley". CSNY. Retrieved 2018-06-19.
- ↑ "As Gillibrand's profile rises, GOP fundraiser ponders a challenge". Politico PRO. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ↑ "QuestBridge Advisors". QuestBridge site. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ↑ "State GOP Names New Finance Chair". www.nystateofpolitics.com. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ↑ Chele Farley for Senate (2018-01-31), Chele Farley for Senate, retrieved 2018-06-15
- ↑ "Chele Farley Announces US Senate Run - Yonkers Tribune". Yonkers Tribune. 2018-02-01. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ↑ "Conservative Party Backs Farley For Senate". www.nystateofpolitics.com. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ↑ "GOP picks challenger to oppose Gillibrand during state convention". Retrieved 2018-06-15.
- ↑ Harding, Robert (2018-03-26). "Chele Farley endorsed by Reform Party in race against Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand". Auburn Citizen. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
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