Jamie Leigh Anne Alexander Tisch (born August 30, 1968) is an American businesswoman and philanthropist.

Early life and education

Jamie Alexander Tisch was born on August 30, 1968 in

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. She is the daughter of Linda (née Tanana) and Edgar Franklin Alexander, who worked in air base technology.Steven Tisch and Jamie Alexander
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'', October 20, 1996

Career

In 2008, Tisch and long-time friend, Elizabeth Wiatt opened Fashionology LA, a retail store in Beverly Hills, California featuring a build-a-bear approach to clothing.

Philanthropy

In 2003 Tisch Co-Founded the Entertainment Industry's Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) along with Marion Laurie, Anne Douglas, Kelly Meyer and Quinn Ezralow. The Women's Cancer Research Fund was created to support innovative research, education, and outreach directed towards the early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of all women's cancers. In October 2013, she co-chaired the black-tie gala for the opening of the

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in Beverly Hills.Ellen Olivier
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Personal life

She married

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in October 1996 and later divorced. They have three children: Zachary, Holden and Elizabeth.

References

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