Telo Teresa Taitague is a Guamanian musician, businesswoman and politician serving as a Republican senator in the Guam Legislature.
Taitague was born to Jose Quinene Lizama Taitague and Joyce Frances Schonsby, and is one of five children.[1] In 1978, Taitague graduated from George Washington High School in Mangilao, Guam.[2][3] She also attended the Fayetteville Technical Community College and the University of Guam.[4]
Taitague is a professional musician. Taitague is a certified insurance agent. As a businesswoman, Taitague established Telephoto Portraits and The Graudate, Inc.[5]
On November 7, 2006, Taitague lost the election for a seat as senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague received 3.51% of the votes.[6]
On November 4, 2008, Taitague won the election and became a Republican senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague served her first term on January 5, 2009 in the 30th Guam Legislature. Taitague was also elected as the Assistant Minority Whip.[7][8]
In February 2015, Taitague was selected as the Deputy General Manager of Guam Visitors Bureau.[3]
On November 6, 2018, Taitague won the election and became a Republican senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague served her second term on January 7, 2019 in the 35th Guam Legislature.[9][8]
On November 3, 2020, Taitague a won the election and continued serving as a senator in the Guam Legislature. Taitague served her third term on January 4, 2021 in the 36th Guam Legislature.[10]
Taitague has two children.[2]