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Joann G. Camacho

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Joann G. Camacho
First Lady of Guam
In role
January 6, 2003 – January 3, 2011
GovernorFelix Perez Camacho
Personal details
BornGuam
SpouseFelix Perez Camacho
Children3
Parents
  • Jesse Garcia (father)
  • Amparo Garcia (mother)
Alma materUniversity of San Francisco
OccupationBusinesswoman, First Lady of Guam
Other namesJoann Camacho, Joann Garcia Camacho

Joann Garcia Camacho is a Guamanian businesswoman and former First Lady of Guam from 2003 to 2011.

Early life

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Camacho was born in Guam. Camacho's parents are Jesse and Amparo Garcia. Camacho has three brothers. In 1974, Camacho graduated from Academy of Our Lady of Guam.[1]

Education

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In 1978, Camacho earned a bachelor's degree in finance from University of San Francisco.[2][1]

Career

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On November 5, 2002, when Felix Perez Camacho won the election as the Governor of Guam, Camacho became the First Lady of Guam. Camacho served as First Lady of Guam on January 6, 2003, until January 3, 2011.[3]

Camacho became a General Manager for the Guam Visitor's Bureau, until December 2012. Nathan Denight served as Acting General Manager until a successor is named.[4] Camacho became a director of market development for Duty Free Shoppers (DFS) Guam.[2][1]

Awards

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  • 2015 Businesswoman of the Year. Sponsored by First Hawaiian Bank and Guam Business Magazine. Presented at the 10th Annual Businesswoman of the Year Gala. September 6, 2015.[2]

Personal life

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Camacho's husband is Felix Perez Camacho, former Governor of Guam. They have three children.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Hanson, Jackie (September 7, 2015). "The Håfa Adai Lady". guambusinessmagazine.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)()
  2. ^ a b c "Joann G. Camacho is 2015 Businesswoman of the Year". saipantribune.com. September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  3. ^ "Guam Gov. Felix P. Camacho". nga.org. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  4. ^ "Former First Lady Joanne Camacho Steps Down From GVB to Take Job at DFS". pncguam.com. December 18, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
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