Josette Altmann Borbón
| Josette Altmann Borbón | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Costa Rica | |
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In office May 8, 1994 – May 8, 1998 | |
| President | José María Figueres |
| Preceded by | Gloria Bejarano Almada |
| Succeeded by | Lorena Clare Facio |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 17, 1958 San José, Costa Rica |
| Political party | Citizens' Action Party (2005–Present) |
| Other political affiliations | National Liberation Party (until 2005) |
| Spouse(s) | José María Figueres (Divorced) |
| Children |
José María Eugenia Figueres Altmann |
| Residence | San José, Costa Rica |
| Alma mater |
Leiden University University of Costa Rica |
| Profession | Historian |
Josette Altamn Borbón (born February 17, 1958 San José, Costa Rica) is a Costa Rican historian, public figure and politician. She previously served as the First Lady of Costa Rica from 1994 to 1998 during the tenure of her ex-husband, former President José María Figueres.[1] In June 2016, Altmann was elected Secretary General of the Latin American Social Sciences Institute (FLACSO), an inter-governmental organization dedicated to researching and teaching of the social sciences in Latin America and the Caribbean.[1] She is the first woman to become Secretary General of FLACSO.[2]
Altmann Borbón holds a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in political science from the University of Costa Rica.[1] She received her doctorate in humanities from Leiden University in the Netherlands.[1]
She has served as a post-graduate professor at the University of Costa Rica's Department of Education and Social Sciences.[1]
On June 3, 2016, Altmann was elected Secretary General of FLACSO.[1] She will take office on July 31, 2016.[1] Altmann had previously worked as a regional coordinator of international cooperation for FLACSO's General Secretariat from 2006 to 2012.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Avendaño, Manuel (2016-07-14). "Josette Altmann, ex primera dama, electa Secretaria General de Flacso". La Nación (San José). Retrieved 2016-06-03.
- 1 2 "Josette Altmann, candidata a la Flacso". La Nación (San José). 2016-07-14. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gloria Bejarano Almada |
First Lady of Costa Rica 1994–1998 |
Succeeded by Lorena Clare Facio |