Teresa A. Zanetti (born January 20, 1958) is an American politician who served as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008.

Teresa Zanetti
Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
from the 15th district
In office
2003–2008
Preceded byJohn Sanchez
Succeeded byBill O'Neill
Personal details
Born (1958-01-20) January 20, 1958 (age 66)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseGregory Zanetti
EducationHarvard University (AB)
St. John's College (MA)

Early life and education

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Zanetti was born in Columbus, Georgia and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She attended Valley High School.[1] Zanetti earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University and a Master of Arts from St. John's College.[2]

Career

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From 1982 to 1985, Zanetti worked as a test administrator at an Army Education Center in Augsburg, Germany. In 1989 and 1990, she served as the bureau chief of the New Mexico State Department of Regulation and Licensing. From 1990 to 1997, she was a teacher at Albuquerque Academy. She was also a columnist for The Albuquerque Tribune. Zanetti was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in 2002 and assumed office in 2003. She served until 2008.[3]

Personal life

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Zanetti's husband, Gregory Zanetti, is a retired United States Army officer and political candidate.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "Gen. Greg Zanetti: "The Real Story of Gitmo"". newmexico.usnachapters.com. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  2. ^ "Teresa Zanetti's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  3. ^ "Former Representative Teresa A. Zanetti - (R)". www.nmlegis.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  4. ^ "ABQJOURNAL NEWS/STATE: Greg Zanetti May Run for Governor". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
  5. ^ "Military veteran runs for New Mexico governor as Republican". KRQE News 13 Albuquerque - Santa Fe. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2021-06-25.