RIP: Doreen Frasca

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RIP: Doreen Frasca - The Bronx Born waitress who had a job on #WallStreet then led her to a stellar career in muni bonds.

Doreen M. Frasca Thrived in Muni Bonds and Funded Airports

Advisory-firm founder, who has died at age 68, made early mark by defeating Sonia Sotomayor in high-school election

https://www.wsj.com/articles/doreen-m-frasca-thrived-in-muni-bonds-and-… @WSJ

A Celebration of the Life of Doreen M. Frasca 

Doreen Frasca was one of the earliest proponents of public private partnerships. "Doreen was a pioneer in our industry — a successful woman who broke many a glass ceiling and brought others along with her," said Marian Zucker of S&P Global Ratings. https://www.bondbuyer.com/news/doreen-frasca-municipal-bond-veteran-die…

Her LinkedIn page lists her this way: 

  • President and PrincipalPresident and Principal

    Frasca & Associates LLC Frasca & Associates LLCOct 1997 - Present · 25 yrs 1 moOct 1997 - Present · 25 yrs 1 mo

      • Advisory services to public owners of US transportation assets, principally airports.Advisory services to public owners of US transportation assets, principally airports.

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    Managing DirectorManaging Director

    Merrill LynchMerrill LynchJun 1980 - Jul 1995 · 15 yrs 2 mosJun 1980 - Jul 1995 · 15 yrs 2 mos

      • Manager of regional department and several specialty departments (airports, waste-to-energy)Member of Executive Committee of Municipal Markets Division