Background
Torretta-Guagliardo, Joann was born on December 29, 1931 in Tampa, Florida, United States. Daughter of Joseph N. and Elena M. (Saitta) Torretta.
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Joann Torretta-Guagliardo
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Speech, Northwestern University, 1953; postgraduate, Fashion Institute Technology, New York City, 1979-1980, 85-86, 88-89, 91.
Career
Producer fashion shows, Tampa, Florida, since 1960, New York City, since 1960. Fashion coordinator Montgomery Ward Company, Tampa, 1970-1983, Clearwater, 1970—1983. Director, owner First Impressions Image Center Inc., Tampa, since 1983.
Coordinator, producer, hostess television show NBC affiliate, 1953-1956. Freelance writer on fashion.
Membership
President Sword of Hope Guild, American Cancer Society, Tampa Bay, 1985-1986, chairman income development, 1990-1991, board directors 1983-1998, chairman youth health campaign, 1995-1998. Member American Association of University Women (coordinator fundraiser 1988, Rising to the Top award 1992), Fashion Group (membership chairman Tampa Bay since 1980), Association Image Consultant International (regional board directors Tampa Bay since 1988, president Florida chapter 2002-2003), Northwestern University Alumni Association (president Tampa Bay 1983-1991), Rotary Anns (vice president 1992-1994, president 1995-1997, Outstanding Member award 1989-1992), Tampa Woman's Club (vice president 1995-1997, ways and means chairman).
Interests
Connections
Married Joseph L. Guagliardo, April 14, 1959. Children: Paul Joseph, Gayle Annual.
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Recipient Volunteer of Year award American Cancer Society, 1989, People of Dedication award Salvation Army, Tampa Bay, 1990, Women of Excellence, Ilation American Woman's Auxiliary, Tampa, 2004.Recipient Volunteer of Year award American Cancer Society, 1989, People of Dedication award Salvation Army, Tampa Bay, 1990, Women of Excellence, Ilation American Woman's Auxiliary, Tampa, 2004.