Saporta was born and raised in
Rochester, New York, and graduated from
Cornell University in 1974. She went on to study at the
London School of Economics, and later served as director of organizing for the
International Brotherhood of Teamsters beginning in 1983. For over 20 years, Vicki was the president of the National Abortion Federation until she resigned after being accused of not taking action when an employee was guilty of sexual harassment. ==References==