Background
Santaella, Irma Vidal was born on October 4, 1924 in New York City. Daughter of Rafael and Sixta (Thillet) Vidal.
Santaella, Irma Vidal was born on October 4, 1924 in New York City. Daughter of Rafael and Sixta (Thillet) Vidal.
Accounting degree, Modern Business College, 1942. Bachelor, Hunter College, 1959. Bachelor of Laws, Brooklyn Law School, 1961.
Juris Doctor, Brooklyn Law School, 1967. Doctor of Laws, Sacred Heart University, Connecticut, 1990.
Sole practice, New York City, 1961-1963; with partner, New York City, 1966-1968; deputy commissioner, New York City Dept Correction, 1963-1966; member, New York State Human Rights Appeal Board, New York City, 1968-1983; chairman, New York State Human Rights Appeal Board, New York City, 1975-1983; justice, New York State Supreme Court, New York City, 1983-1994; retired, New York State Supreme Court, New York City, 1994. Member New York City Advisory Council on Minority Affairs, since 1982, New York City Commission onStatus of Women, 1975-1977.
Founder, chairman Legion of Voters, 1962-1968. National delegate Presidential Democratic Conventions, 1968, 72, 76, 80. Vice chairman New York State delegate 1976 Convention.
Founder National Association for Puerto Rican Civil Rights, 1962, Hispanic Community Chest American, 1972. Chairman board directors Puerto Rican Parade, 1962-1967. Board directors Catholic Interracial Council, 1968-1981.
National co-chairman Coalition Hispanic People, 1970. Fund raiser Boy Scouts American, 1962-1963. Chairman Children's Camp, South Bronx (New York ) 41st Police Precinct, 1967.
Active City-Wide Steering Committee for Quality Education, 1962-1964, Community Service Society, 1972-1974, Talbott Perkins Children's Services, 1973-1975, Planned Parenthood Association, 1968-1969, Puerto Rican Crippled Children's Fund, 1965-1969. Founder New York chapter Clinica Grillasca, Puerto Rico Cancer Association, since 1974. Member American Judicature Society.
Children: Anthony, Ivette.