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Cynthia Louise Germanotta (née Bissett; born August 30, 1954) is an American philanthropist, activist and entrepreneur. She is the president of the Born This Way Foundation , which she co-founded with her daughter, the singer Lady Gaga , in 2012.
Cynthia Bissett Germanotta is President of Born This Way Foundation, which she co-founded with her daughter Lady Gaga in 2012.
- They Raised Lady Gaga in New York City
- They Encouraged Lady Gaga's Musical Passion from A Young Age
- They Own A Family Restaurant in Manhattan
- Cynthia Co-Founded The Born This Way Foundation with Lady Gaga
- Cynthia's Co-Authored A Book with Lady Gaga
- They Both Have Impressive College Degrees
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Joe and Cynthia raised Gaga in New York City's Upper West Side, where she grew up alongside her younger sister Natali — now, a fashion designer — in a Manhattan duplex. She and her sister were enrolled in Sacred Heart, an all-girls Catholic school near Guggenheim. Those who attended the prestigious school came from diverse backgrounds. "Some had ex...
Cynthia and Joe supported Gaga's pursuit of music before she was one year old. At the time, Cynthia's mother-in-law, Angelina Germanotta, asked if they wanted Joe's childhood piano. Thinking it would be "wonderful to have a piano in the house"since they all loved music, Gaga's parents agreed to the offer. "That family piano was the beginning of and...
In 2012, Cynthia and Joe opened up Joanne's Trattoria, their family's Italian restaurant on the Upper West Side of Manhattan off Columbus Avenue. Despite its name, Gaga isn't as involved in the business as her parents. The fare is Southern Italian, paying homage to the Germanotta's roots, combined with chef Art Smith's specialty cuisine as a Florid...
In 2012, Cynthia and Gaga co-founded the Born This Way Foundation(named after the singer's second album and title track released in 2011), a non-profit that places focus on empowering youth and emphasizing equality by addressing issues like self-confidence, well-being, anti-bullying, mentoring and career development. "It's something that's very, ve...
In September 2020, Cynthia and her daughter embarked on another venture together. This time, they teamed up to co-author Channel Kindness, a book consisting of 51 inspirational stories from young people around the world. "These are the things that create highways from heart to heart, where we can hold compassion and empathy, where we can celebrate ...
Prior to her charitable endeavors alongside her daughter, Cynthia graduated from West Virginia University and earned a master's degree from George Washington University before working in telecommunications as a V.P. at Verizon. Meanwhile, Joe graduated from Michigan State University. Following graduation, Joe served as the chief executive of GuestW...
Learn about the Italian-American couple who raised the Grammy and Oscar winner in New York City and supported her musical passion. Find out about their family restaurant, their non-profit organization and their relationship with their daughter.
Sep 22, 2020 · Watch the YouTube video of Lady Gaga and her mother Cynthia Germanotta talking about their relationship, Lady Gaga's mental health struggles, and their book "Channel Kindness". Learn how they healed their bond and how they promote kindness through the Born This Way Foundation.
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Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, empowers and inspires young people to build a kinder, braver world that supports their mental health and wellbeing.
Mar 14, 2022 · Cynthia Germanotta is the co-founder and president of Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the wellness of young people and promotes kindness. She shares how she starts her day, manages stress, exercises, and balances work and family.
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Cynthia is the President and Co-Founder of Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes youth mental health and kindness. She is also a global Goodwill Ambassador for mental health and a former telecommunications executive.
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