Background

Ucelli, Loretta Maria was born on March 10, 1954 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Daughter of Luke A. and Florence (Bocchino) University.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, West Virginia University, 1976.

Career

News anchor, news director Station WCLG-Radio, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1976-1979. News editor Station KDKA-Radio, Pittsburgh, 1979-1980. Assistant to president American Federation Government Employees, Washington, 1981-1984, director communications, 1984-1986.

Regional press secretary Mondale-Ferraro Campaign, 1984. Vice president public affairs and communications National Association Broadcasters, 1986-1988. With Dukakis-Bentsen Campaign, Boston, 1988.

Director communications National Abortion Rights Action League, Washington, 1989-1992. Associate administrator Office Communications, Education & Public Affairs United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1993—1999. Assistant to President, communications director The White House, 1999—2001.

Executive vice president communications & external affairs Columbia University, 2004—2005. Senior vice president corporation communications Pfizer, Inc., 2005—2007.

Membership

Member National Press Club, American Council Young Political Leaders.

Connections

father:

Luke A. University

mother:

Florence (Bocchino) University