Joann G. Camacho

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Joann G. Camacho
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First Lady of Guam
In role
January 6, 2003 January 3, 2011
Alma mater University 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.

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Early life

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

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

Career

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

Personal life

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

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