Sandra Pierantozzi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sandra Pierantozzi
Pierantozzi in 2009
Minister of State
In office 2009–2010
President	Johnson Toribiong
Preceded by	Temmy Shmull
Succeeded by	Ramon Rechebei
5th Vice President of Palau
In office January 19, 2001 – January 1, 2005
President	Tommy Remengesau
Preceded by	Tommy Remengesau
Succeeded by	Elias Camsek Chin
Minister of Finance of Palau
In office January 2001 – January 2002
President	Thomas Remengesau Jr.
Preceded by	Thomas Remengesau Jr.
Succeeded by	Elbuchel Sadang
Minister of Administration of Palau
In office 1992 – January 1993
President	Ngiratkel Etpison
Preceded by	Kuniwo Nakamura
Succeeded by	Thomas Remengesau Jr.
Personal details
Born	Sandra Sumang Pierantozzi (1953-08-09) 9 August 1953 (age 72) Koror, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (present day Palau)
Spouse	Marcello Pierantozzi

Sandra Sumang Pierantozzi was born on August 9, 1953. She is a well-known politician from Palau. She served as the country's Vice-President from January 19, 2001, to January 1, 2005.

Early Life and Education

Sandra Pierantozzi was born in Palau. She studied at several universities. She earned degrees from San Diego State University, the University of Hawaii, and Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska. These studies helped her prepare for a career in public service.

Political Career Highlights

Sandra Pierantozzi has held many important roles in the Palauan government. She has been a Senator and served in several ministerial positions.

Serving as Senator

From 1996 to 2001, Pierantozzi was a Senator. During this time, she was the floor leader. This meant she helped guide discussions and decisions in the Senate.

In December 2015, she won a special election. She then served as a Senator for six months. This was to fill a vacant seat after Senator Katharine Kesolei passed away.

Role as Vice President

In the 2000 vice-presidential elections, she was elected Vice President of Palau. She held this high office from January 2001 to January 2005. As Vice President, she helped lead the country.

In the November 2, 2004, vice-presidential election, she ran again. However, she was not re-elected. Camsek Chin won that election.

Ministerial Positions

Pierantozzi also served as a minister in different government departments.

• From 1992 to 1993, she was the Minister of Administration.
• From 2001 to 2002, she served as the Minister of Finance.
• From 2001 to 2005, she was the Minister of Health.
• From 2009 to 2010, she held the position of Minister of State. In this role, she was in charge of Palau's foreign affairs, domestic matters, and international trade.

International Role

Beyond her government roles, Sandra Pierantozzi also serves as an honorary consul for the Czech Republic in Palau. This means she helps represent the Czech Republic's interests in Palau.

References

See also

In Spanish: Sandra Pierantozzi para niños