Age, Biography and Wiki
Christie Vilsack (Ann Christine Bell) was born on 9 July, 1950 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Christie Vilsack's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Ann Christine Bell |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
9 July 1950 |
| Birthday |
9 July |
| Birthplace |
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous politician with the age 73 years old group.
Christie Vilsack Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Christie Vilsack height not available right now. We will update Christie Vilsack's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Christie Vilsack's Husband?
Her husband is Tom Vilsack (m. 1973)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Tom Vilsack (m. 1973) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Christie Vilsack Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Christie Vilsack worth at the age of 73 years old? Christie Vilsack’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Christie Vilsack's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
Christie Vilsack Social Network
Timeline
Ann Christine Bell Vilsack (born July 9, 1950) is an American literacy advocate and politician.
Vilsack is married to former Governor of Iowa and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.
Vilsack graduated from Kirkland College in Clinton, New York, in 1972.
She met her future husband, Tom Vilsack, while attending college.
He reportedly approached her in the cafeteria and asked, "Are you a Humphrey or a Nixon supporter?"
The couple married on August 18, 1973, in Mount Pleasant.
The Vilsacks moved to Mount Pleasant in 1975.
She began her career there as a librarian and a teacher.
For eighteen years she taught at the middle school level, and also at the high school level, leading classes in language arts and journalism.
For another six years, she taught English and journalism at Iowa Wesleyan College.
She worked as a reporter and columnist for the Mount Pleasant News.
She earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Iowa in 1992.
She served as the first lady of Iowa from 1999 until 2007.
Christie Vilsack became First Lady of Iowa when her husband, Tom Vilsack was sworn in as governor in 1999.
As First Lady, she focused on education and literacy issues.
As founder and president of the Vilsack Foundation, she partnered with the National Center for Family Literacy to promote media literacy with parents and their children.
A Research 2000 poll for the website Daily Kos, conducted just days after the interview, showed that Grassley led Vilsack 51 to 40 percent in a hypothetical matchup, placing her in a statistical tie with the declared Democratic party candidates Roxanne Conlin and Bob Krause.
She ultimately decided not to run.
In 2007, Christie Vilsack founded The Iowa Initiative, a privately funded foundation which aims to reduce the rate of unintended pregnancies among Iowa women ages 18 to 30.
In October 2009, Vilsack told WHO-DT she was considering a possible run against Republican incumbent U.S. senator Chuck Grassley in 2010.
She served as executive director of the Initiative until February 2011, when she resigned to focus on exploring opportunities for seeking elected office.
She now serves as chair of the board of directors.
In April 2011, Vilsack formed an exploratory committee to prepare for a potential campaign for Congress in Iowa's 4th District.
She made her official announcement to run on July 19.
She was an unsuccessful 2012 Democratic nominee for Iowa's 4th congressional district.
Vilsack was born Ann Christine Bell in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where she was raised.
On November 6, 2012, she was defeated by five-term Republican incumbent Steve King 53 to 45 percent.
In April 2013, she joined the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the Senior Advisor for International Education.
Vilsack considered running against King again in 2014 but took a job with the United States Agency for International Development as the Senior Advisor on International Education instead.
