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Sandra Pierantozzi

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Sandra Pierantozzi
5th Vice President of Palau
In office
January 19, 2001 – January 1, 2005
PresidentTommy Remengesau
Preceded byTommy Remengesau
Succeeded byElias Camsek Chin
Personal details
BornAugust 1953 (age 71)
Koror, Palau
SpouseMarcello Pierantozzi

Sandra Sumang Pierantozzi (born 9 August 1953 in Koror) is a Palauan politician. She served as the country's Vice-President from 19 January 2001 to 1 January 2005. Pierantozzi was defeated by Camsek Chin in the 2 November 2004 vice-presidential election, winning only 28.9% of the vote.

Biographical details

Pierantozzi was born in Palau and holds degrees from San Diego State University, the University of Hawaii and Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

In Palau she has been Minister of Finance, Senator, Vice President and Minister of Health, Minister of State, and is currently serving as Senator for the last 6 months of the vacant seat left by the late Senator Kathy Kesolei. Senator Kesolei died in October 2015. Special election in which Sandra Pierantozzi won was held in December 2015..[1]

References

  1. ^ "Island Business Opportunities". Island Business Opportunities. Archived from the original on June 22, 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
Political offices
Preceded by Vice-President of Palau
2001–2005
Succeeded by