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Tonette Marie Tarantino Walker born October 19, served as the first lady of Wisconsin from — as the wife of Scott Walker , the 45th governor of Wisconsin. She spent more than 20 years employed in the insurance industry before working for the American Diabetes Association.

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She was raised Catholic. In her capacity as the First Lady of Wisconsin, Walker worked in partnership with various foundations and non-profit organizations to better recognize, understand, and address the effects of trauma on the lives of children and families in Wisconsin. Walker also worked regularly with Teen Challenge of Wisconsin , a faith-based organization dedicated to the healing and rehabilitation of teens and young adults with substance abuse addictions.

In response to the devastating Japanese tsunami and earthquakes of , Walker spearheaded the Wisconsin-Chiba Japan Relief Project, an ongoing effort to provide financial assistance to Japan. In , Walker launched a monthly "Walk with Walker" event on local trails in the State of Wisconsin in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to feature the natural scenery and beauty of the state.

Walker also presents a Wisconsin Heroes Award each month. The award goes to a resident who voluntarily devotes his or her time and energy to a non-profit organization or cause. During the Wisconsin recall effort , Walker frequently gave speeches [ 8 ] and delivered messages in support of her husband, [ 9 ] telling supporters not to be ruled by anger, assuring them that Republican reforms were working, and thanking them for their support.

Walker works in the development department for the American Lung Association. Walker married her first husband when she was 23, but he died of kidney disease by the time she was