Jamie Tisch
Jamie Tisch | |
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 Jamie Tisch arriving at LACMA’s Gala Opening of the Broad Contemporary Art Museum on February 9, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. | |
| Born | Jamie Leigh Anne Alexander August 30, 1968 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | philanthopist |
| Spouse | Steve Tisch |
| Children | Zachary Tisch Holden Tisch Elizabeth Tisch |
| Parent(s) | Linda Tanana Edgar Franklin Alexander |
Jamie Leigh Anne Alexander Tisch (born August 30, 1968) is an American businesswoman and philanthropist.
Early life and education
Jamie Alexander Tisch was born on August 30, 1968 in Alabama. She is the daughter of Linda Tanana and Edgar Franklin Alexander, who worked in air base technology.[1]
Career
In 2008, Tisch and long-time friend, Elizabeth Wiatt opened Fashionology LA, a retail store in Beverly Hills, California featuring a build-a-bear approach to clothing.[2][3]
Philanthropy
In 2003, Tisch Co-Founded the Entertainment Industry's Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) along with Marion Laurie, Anne Douglas, Kelly Meyer and Quinn Ezralow. The Women's Cancer Research Fund was created to support innovative research, education, and outreach directed towards the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all women's cancers.[4]
In October 2013, she co-chaired the black-tie gala for the opening of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.[5]
Personal life
She married Steve Tisch in October 1996 and later divorced.[6][1]They had three children: Zachary, Holden and Elizabeth.[7][8]
References
- ^ a b Steven Tisch and Jamie Alexander, The New York Times, October 20, 1996
- ^ Marcy Medina, "A ROOM OF HER OWN.(Jamie Tisch's Better Things)(Brief Article)," WWD (15-FEB-02)
- ^ Harper's Bazaar: "ELIZABETH WIATT & JAMIE TISCH: LADIES WHO LAUNCH - Two of Hollywood's most stylish women team up to bring a fresh fashion concept to tweens with a new Beverly Hills boutique" By Marshall Heyman July 21, 2008
- ^ The Women's Cancer Research Fund
- ^ Ellen Olivier, Gala opens Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, The Los Angeles Times, October 21, 2013
- ^ http://observer.com/2010/03/philanthropist-jamie-tisch-in-contract-at-720-park-for-22-m/
- ^ Aspen Peak Magazine: "Jamie Tisch's Aspen Getaway" By Sue Hostetler retrieved July 30, 2013
- ^ New York Times Magazine: "Who: Steve Tisch, movie producer, and his wife, Jamie, a fund-raiser" 2004