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
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
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
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
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
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
- ↑ "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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