15 Facts About Judith Giuliani

Judi Ann Stish Ross Nathan Giuliani was born on December 16,1954 and is an American registered nurse, former medical sales executive, charity fundraiser, and ex-wife of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani.

Judith Giuliani was a managing director of philanthropic consulting firm Changing Our World and a founding board member of the Twin Towers Fund.

Judith Giuliani's family is Roman Catholic of Italian descent on her father's side and Polish descent on her mother's side.

Around this time Judith Giuliani became romantically involved with Woodhull Hospital clinical psychologist Manos Zacharioudakis; she and her daughter lived with him for four years, until early 1999.

Judith Nathan met Mayor Giuliani in May 1999 at Club Macanudo, an Upper East Side cigar bar; they have said they were introduced by a doctor who is a mutual friend.

For most of a year, the relationship was kept secret, and in early 2000 Judith Giuliani arranged for New York Police Department security and chauffeuring for her.

Later in 2000, Judith Giuliani credited Nathan's nursing background in helping him through his treatment for prostate cancer.

Judith and Rudy Giuliani became engaged in Paris in November 2002 and married on May 24,2003.

Rudy Judith Giuliani frequently cited his wife as his "closest adviser", saying in 2007 that she remained "an expert we rely on" at his company, Judith Giuliani Partners, where he has served as chairman and chief executive officer.

Rudy Giuliani said that Judith Giuliani proved a capable fund-raiser who provided meaningful input on his policies, particularly those pertaining to health care, since she holds a two-year nursing degree and once sold pharmaceuticals.

Judith Giuliani left the organization in 2006 and continues to serve as a pro bono adviser.

Judith Giuliani became a founding board member of the Twin Towers Fund, appointed by Giuliani, which raised and distributed $216 million to over 1,150 families and individuals.

Judith Giuliani acted as the national spokesperson for Women's Heart Advantage, which seeks to raise awareness among women and their doctors about preventing heart-related health conditions.

Additionally, Judith Giuliani has raised funds for Southampton Hospital, Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures, Christian Blind Mission International, Hurricane Katrina relief in New Orleans, St Vincent's Hospital Level 1 Trauma Unit, Cabrini High School and Cabrini Medical Center, and the McCarton School for autistic children.

Judith Giuliani was recognized for her role as a nurse for humanitarian and charitable endeavors, as well as for serving as a prominent voice in promoting the nursing profession.