Background
Gotbaum, Betsy was born on June 11, 1938 in New York City.
Gotbaum, Betsy was born on June 11, 1938 in New York City.
Student, Barnard College. Bachelor, George Washington University, 1961. Master of Education, Columbia University, 1968.
English instructor Brazil. Assistant education City New York. Executive director New York City Police Foundation, 1977-1982, National Alliance Against Violence, 1982-1986.
Associate Prospect Group, 1986-1990. Commissioner New York City Parks & Recreation, 1990-1994. President New York History Society, 1994—2001.
Public advocate New York City, 2001—2009.
Married Victor Gotbaum, 1977. 4 stepchildren;1 child.