Jamie Tisch

Jamie Tisch

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
(1968-08-30) August 30, 1968
Alabama
Nationality United States
Occupation philanthopist
Spouse(s) 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

  1. 1 2 Steven Tisch and Jamie Alexander, The New York Times, October 20, 1996
  2. ↑ Marcy Medina, "A ROOM OF HER OWN.(Jamie Tisch's Better Things)(Brief Article)," WWD (15-FEB-02)
  3. ↑ 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
  4. ↑ The Women's Cancer Research Fund
  5. ↑ Ellen Olivier, Gala opens Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, The Los Angeles Times, October 21, 2013
  6. ↑ http://observer.com/2010/03/philanthropist-jamie-tisch-in-contract-at-720-park-for-22-m/
  7. ↑ Aspen Peak Magazine: "Jamie Tisch's Aspen Getaway" By Sue Hostetler retrieved July 30, 2013
  8. ↑ New York Times Magazine: "Who: Steve Tisch, movie producer, and his wife, Jamie, a fund-raiser" 2004
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