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Michelle Paige Paterson
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| First Lady of New York | |
| In role March 17, 2008 – December 31, 2010 |
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| Governor | David Paterson |
| Preceded by | Silda Wall Spitzer |
| Succeeded by | Sandra Lee (de facto) |
| Second Lady of New York | |
| In role January 1, 2007 – March 17, 2008 |
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| Lieutenant Governor | David Paterson |
| Preceded by | Anthony Ricci |
| Succeeded by | Gail Skelos (acting) |
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| Born | April 1, 1961 Fairfield, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Known for | First Lady of New York state |
Michelle R. Paige Paterson was the First Lady of New York state. She was born on April 1, 1961, in Fairfield, California. As the wife of New York Governor David Paterson, she became the First Lady of New York on March 17, 2008. This happened when her husband became governor. Michelle Paige Paterson was the first African American First Lady in New York's history.
Early Life and Education
Michelle Paige Paterson spent her early years in Crown Heights. This is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City. Later, she moved to Staten Island, another part of New York City. Her mother, who worked as a Postal Service manager, raised her there.
She went to Syracuse University for her college studies. After that, she earned a graduate degree. This degree was in health-care management from Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy.
Family Life
Michelle Paige married David Paterson on November 21, 1992. They have a son together named Alex, who was born in February 1994. Michelle also has a daughter named Ashley, who was raised by David Paterson.
Professional Career
Michelle Paige Paterson has a career in health care. She is the director of a special program. This program is called the integrated-wellness program. It is part of the Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP). HIP is a type of health insurance company called an HMO.
Helping Others with Health
The integrated-wellness program helps people with long-term health problems. It teaches them skills to manage their conditions better. This helps them improve their daily lives. Before this role, she worked as a lobbyist. A lobbyist tries to convince lawmakers to support certain ideas. She worked for North General Hospital in Manhattan.
