Uncovering the Partners of Power: The Spouses Behind Famous Political Leaders
Eric Garcetti and Amy Elaine Wakeland – Together Since 2009
Eric Garcetti, an American politician, has been mayor of Los Angeles since 2013. He married his longtime girlfriend, Amy Elaine Wakeland, whom he met at Oxford in 2009. The two have a daughter, Maya Juanita, who they adopted.
Amy is a political activist who works alongside her devoted husband. As the first lady of Los Angeles, she devotes her time to various organizations that help women and children who are victims of neglect and domestic violence. President Biden nominated him for the prestigious position of Ambassador to India. However, the nomination was hampered when Senator Grassley launched an investigation into a scandal involving his top advisor.
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