Notable Personalities
Born, Raised, or Became Famous in Lake, Porter Counties Indiana
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Carolyn Curiel
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Born June 9, 1954 in Hammond, Indiana. |
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(Photo credit: Matthew Arnold) |
Ms. Curiel graduated from Morton High School in Hammond and Purdue University in West Lafayette. Her early interest in journalism started as the editor of her High School newspaper. During her career, she has worked for United Press International, ABC News, editor of the Washington Post, the foreign desk at the New York Times, and writer and producer of Ted Koppel's Nightline. In 1993, she was hired by President Clinton to be his presidential speechwriter, the first person of color and first Hispanic American woman to serve in that position. From November 1997 to March 2001, she served as the U.S Ambassador to Belize. Ms. Curiel takes great pride in her heritage and tries to encourage others to live their dreams. |
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| If you know of a notable personality that is not on this list, who was born or raised in Lake , Porter Counties Indiana or Surrounding Illinois Communities please feel free to e-mail your suggestions to: ljackson@lakeco.lib.in.us |
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