What is David Paterson's ex-wife Michelle Paige doing?

Last updated on March 25th, 2020 at 01:01 pm

Michelle R. Paige Paterson or simply known as Michelle Paige Paterson was a popular figure back in the year 2008 when she became the first lady of New York. When Eliot Spitzer resigned from his post of Governor, the vice-president David Paterson was appointed as the new governor of New York in 2008. Since being the wife of David Paterson at that time, Michelle became the new first lady on March 17, 2008. Previously, she had the title of the second lady of New York State.

Early Life:

Michelle Paige Paterson was born as Michelle R. Paige on April 1, 1961, in Fairfield, California, USA. She spent her entire childhood in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn which is located in New York City, California. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Milano The New School for Management and Urban Policy which has been affiliated to Syracuse University.

Career:

Currently, Michelle Paige Paterson works as the director of the Health Insurance Plan of New York (HMO). This organization basically focuses on organizing programs that assist people with chronic health problems to manage these problems and further help them to live a healthier life. Previously, Paterson also got to work as a lobbyist for North General Hospital located in Manhattan. On January 1, 2007, her husband, David Paterson got appointed as the Vice Governor of New York, during the George W. Bush administration. Eventually, Michelle had crowned the second lady of New York on March 17, 2008. Thus, she got to serve as the First Lady of New York. Also, she was in fact, the first-ever African-American lady to serve for this position. David and Michelle provided their services there until December 31, 2010, which was Barack Obama administration.

Personal Life:

Michelle Paige Paterson was married to David Paterson on November 21, 1992. The couple shares one son named Alex who was born in February 1994. The relationship couldn’t succeed and they separated in 2014. The divorce was mutual as both of them admitted they both were having affairs with other people. However, Michelle still keeps her surname as Paterson as she has been known more with this name. David Paterson was actually her second husband. Michelle shares a daughter named Ashley Paterson with her previous husband. David and Michelle raised her along with their own son Alex Paterson.

Net Worth:

The estimated net worth of Michelle Paige Paterson as of 2020 is approximately $5 million. Her primary source of income is from her current profession of a director. Previously, she used to earn from her political position. Also, she has been earning some amount of money through some of her businesses.

Facts:

• According to the horoscope, Michelle Paige Paterson has the zodiac sign of Aries.
• Michelle Paige Paterson spends very little time on social media platforms.
• She uses only Facebook even though she has other social media accounts. But it is believed to be private.
• Paterson hasn’t been in the media since her divorce with David Paterson.