Sandra Casber Wise (born July 3, 1946) is an American attorney and the wife of former
Governor of West Virginia Bob Wise of
West Virginia. During her husband's term as governor, Wise was the
First Lady
First lady is an unofficial title usually used for the wife, and occasionally used for the daughter or other female relative, of a non-monarchical
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of West Virginia.
Early life and education
She was born in
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis () is the largest city in Minnesota, United States, and the county seat of Hennepin County. The city is abundant in water, with thirteen lakes, wetlands, the Mississippi River, creeks and waterfalls. Minneapolis has its origins ...
on July 3, 1946. She earned a degree in
political science from
Macalester College and a
J.D. degree from the
University of Minnesota Law School.
Career
While working as staff attorney with the
United States House Committee on Ways and Means in the early-1980s, she met her future husband,
Bob Wise. They married on July 28, 1984. While first lady, she traveled around the state to promote child literacy and to combat underage drinking.
["West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.]
References
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1946 births
Living people
University of Minnesota Law School alumni
First Ladies and Gentlemen of West Virginia
Lawyers from Minneapolis
West Virginia lawyers
21st-century American women