Sandra Pierantozzi
Palauan politician
Sandra Sumang Pierantozzi (born 9 August 1953) 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.
Career
Pierantozzi was born in Palau and holds degrees from San Diego State University, the University of Hawaii and Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.
She was elected a Senator from 1996 to 2001 and during that time she was the floor leader. In the 2000 vice-presidential elections, she was elected Vice President of Palau. She held this position from January 2001 January 2005.
Pierantozzi also served in a number of appointed ministerial posts. From 1992 to 1993, she was Minister of Administration. From 2001 to 2002, she was Minister of Finance of Palau.
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