Catherine Canoe Jean Gandilhon

Background

Gandilhon, Catherine Canoe Jean was born on March 18, 1943 in Algers, Algeria. Came to the United States, 1967, naturalized, 1974. Daughter of Jean Marie and Gevevieve (Berger) Gandilhon.

Education

Baccalaureat, State Exam, Paris, 1962. Dante Alighieri, State Exam, Rome, 1964. Bachelor, Columbia University, 1975.

Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1976.

Career

Assistant editor Vogue magazine, Paris, Los Angeles, New York City, 1964-1971. Head of office Cultural Services French, Embassy in New York City, 1976-1979. With city and county of Albuquerque, 1979-1985.

Executive director Albuquerque United Artists Association, since 1985. Member translations committee Franco-American Institute, New York City, 1976-1978, official Archaeolog. Resources Planning Advisory Committee, Albuquerque, 1985.

Achievements

• Catherine Canoe Jean Gandilhon has been listed as a noteworthy professional cultural society administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sustaining member Republican National Committee, Washington. Sponsor Grand Old Party Victory Fund. Member Republican Party New Mexico, since 1983.

National Federation Republican Women, since 1984. Active board New Mexico Museum National History, 1985-1986. Member ZIA Federated Women (hospitlity chairman since 1983).

Interests

• Skiing, needlepoint, ballet, jazz exercises.

Connections

Married Erik C. Pfeiffer, December 24, 1983.

Father:

Jean Marie Gandilhon

Mother:

Gevevieve (Berger) Gandilhon

Spouse:

Erik C. Pfeiffer