Amy Eshleman is the First Lady of Chicago well known as the wife of Chicago mayor Lori Lightfoot. Amy works as a local community leader and suggests development for children and young adults and is well respected for her contribution to society.
Early Life
Amy Eshleman was born on 31st December 1961 in Sterling, Illinois, and went to high school in 1977. She belongs to a white-Caucasian family but has not shared much about her family and parents. Amy is known to have attended Sterling High School where she pursued her school education and also took part in various athletic sports like basketball and tennis. She graduated from high school in 1980 and went on to attain her college education at Miami University, Ohio. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history.
Amy Eshleman Career
Amy started her career in 1984 post her college graduation and started working at the US House of Representatives in Washington DC on a congressional staff. She is also known to have worked as the Chicago Public Library assistant commissioner under Mary a Dempsey in 1994. She helped in the development of the YOUmedia digital center for teens in 2009 which spread nationally and became a space for teens to indulge in innovative learning. However, she quit her job in 2012.
Later, she joined Urban Libraries Council as the Director of Learning and worked there for almost three years after which she assumed the position of Partnership lead at Digital Youth Network, DePaul University. She is currently devoted to social work and is a full-time parent and homemaker while her spouse works as mayor of Chicago. Meanwhile, she actively works towards protecting the rights and betterment of lives for children and teens. She actively works with the My Chi My Future organization to bring out the best in children and teens.
Amy Eshleman Biography |
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| Real Name | Amy Eshleman |
| Birth Date | December 31, 1961 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 61 Years |
| Birth Place | Sterling, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Former Librarian, Activist |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Capricon |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 5’ 10” – in Centimeters – 177 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 67 kg – in Pounds – 147 lbs |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Body Type | Slim |
Family |
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| Father | – |
| Mother | – |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
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| School | Sterling High School |
| College | Miami University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Is she a Lesbian? | Yes |
| Spouse | Lori Lightfoot |
| Children | Vivian Lightfoot |
Personal Life
Amy Eshleman is currently married to the incumbent mayor of Chicago, Lori Lightfoot, and is also the mother of their adopted daughter Vivian. The couple is pansexual and has been together for the past 16 years. They are currently settled in the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago. On the day of their marriage, Lori shared,
To be able to be married on that day felt really big. You want certain things for yourself, and falling in love and having a family and doing all those things felt really important to us.
Amy joined Twitter in the year 2019 and currently has around 4k followers on her handle while on her Facebook page where she has a reach of around 3.4k people. Other than this, she also has an Instagram account where she currently has 6193 followers.
Amy Eshleman Net Worth
Amy Eshleman has accumulated a lot of wealth through her work over the years at the Chicago public library and Urban Libraries Council and is currently leading a generous lifestyle. Her net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be around $1 million.
Trivia
- Her wife Lori is a Lawyer and served in various positions in the Chicago government before becoming the 56th Mayor in 2019.
- She has also worked on the expansion of learning labs programs at the Urban Library Council.
- Amy was a member of the National Honor Society and was also the first Female S club president during high school.
- She is a five-time member of the SHS athletic hall of fame.
- Her partner Lori is the first African-American gay woman to be elected as mayor in the USA.
