Betty Disero - Early Life and Career

Early Life and Career

Disero's parents were Italian immigrants who moved to Toronto from the town of Pescara. She took courses at York University, and graduated in computer studies from Humber College in 1979.

Disero is a member of the Liberal Party, and worked as a campaign manager for Member of Provincial Parliament Tony Ruprecht prior to running for office herself. She was elected in 1982 as a Catholic trustee on the Toronto Board of Education.

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