Cate Edwards is the eldest daughter of former Democratic Presidential Candidate John Edwards.http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20101211/elizabeth-edwards-funeral-101211/20101211?hub=BritishColumbiaHome Her siblings include Emma Claire, Jack and her deceased brother Wade who passed away in 1996.http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20101211/elizabeth-edwards-funeral-101211/20101211?hub=BritishColumbiaHome She is currently engaged to her long time partner Trevor Upham, a physician who she met when they were both students at Princeton University.http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20448986,00.html
She is noted for being a spokesperson for the Edwards family. She gave the eulogy at her mother's funeral in December 2010 and has been interviewed by People Magazine.http://www.ivillage.com/cate-edwards-breaks-her-silence/1-a-215213 She also participated in John Edwards's past political campaign as a spokesperson who focused on connecting with young people and appealing to a more youthful audience.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6mLS8ZlUQ8&feature=player_embedded
Bio
Cate Edwards was born on March 4, 1982 to John and Elizabeth Edwards.http://michaeljacksondied.in.com/cate-edwards/profile.html She attended Princeton University, graduated from Harvard Law School and followed in her father's footsteps to become a practicing attorney. She subsequently became an associate at the boutique law firm Sanford Wittels & Heisler. Previously, she worked as a law clerk for Judge Leonie Brinkema, who has been noted for sentencing the 20th 9/11 hijacker.http://abovethelaw.com/2010/10/musical-chairs-cate-edwards-follows-in-her-fathers-footsteps/
Passing of Elizabeth Edwards
Cate Edwards's mother, Elizabeth Edwards, passed away on December 7, 2010 at the age of 61. She had battled cancer for six years. Elizabeth's estranged husband John Edwards attended the funeral service along with their children Cate, Emma Claire and Jack. She was laid to rest beside the grave of her 16 year old son who was killed in a car accident in 1996.http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20101211/elizabeth-edwards-funeral-101211/20101211?hub=BritishColumbiaHome
Cate Edwards Interview
Cate Edwards talks about her role in John Edwards's campaign. She admits that public speaking wasn't necessarily her forte at the beginning, but states that she has become comfortable with the role and enjoys what she does. She also talks about her role as a spokesperson to young people who may normally feel disenfranchised by politics. Because she supports John Edwards's political positions, she finds that she has a natural time explaining his campaign viewpoints to younger audiences.
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Co-founder of Urbanista
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