11 Facts About Hadassah Lieberman

Hadassah Lieberman is the widow of former United States Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut.

Hadassah Freilich Lieberman was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia to Jewish parents who were both Holocaust survivors.

Hadassah Lieberman's father was Samuel Freilich, a lawyer and rabbi from Munkacs, in the Carpathian Ruthenia.

Hadassah Lieberman received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Dramatics from Boston University in 1970, as well as an MA in International Relations from Northeastern University the following year.

Hadassah Lieberman was a research analyst at Lehman Brothers, a director of Policy, Planning, and Communications at Pfizer, and a senior program officer at the National Research Council.

Hadassah Lieberman worked on health issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, improving educational standards, and promoting international understanding.

Hadassah Lieberman has served on several national nonprofit councils and boards.

Hadassah Lieberman continues to be vocal on many issues, which includes improving women's health, reducing hurdles faced by immigrants, and the challenge of caring for aging parents.

Hadassah Lieberman was a member of the Parents Music Resource Center.

Hadassah Lieberman worked for the lobbying company APCO Associates, which serves many pharmaceutical and health care corporations, as well as four major drug companies.

Hadassah Lieberman served as Chairman of the Ambassador's Ball for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and as Honorary Board Member for Society for Women's Health Research.