Background
Gann, Jo Rita was born on June 2, 1940 in Talihina, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Herbert and Juanita Rita (Fields) Gann.
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Gann, Jo Rita was born on June 2, 1940 in Talihina, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Herbert and Juanita Rita (Fields) Gann.
Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma Baptist University, 1962. Master Theatre Arts, Portland State University, 1970.
Teacher, Oklahoma City Public Schools, 1962-1964; teen director, director health education, Young Women’s Christian Association, Oklahoma City, 1964-1967; camp director, teen director, Young Women’s Christian Association, Portland, Oregon, 1967-1972; assistant director, program coordinator, Young Women’s Christian Association, Flint, Michigan, 1972-1975; executive director, Young Women’s Christian Association, Salem, Oregon, since 1975. Chair N.W. regional staff Young Women’s Christian Association, 1983, member constitution commission Young Women’s Christian Association, 1981-1984, national commission to study purpose, 1988-1991, delegate to World Council, Norway,1991. Chief Executive Officer business panel Oregonian's Public Company.
Delaware United Nations Conference for Non-Governmental Organizations. International study delegate on world economic interdependence to Ghana. Speaker Global Concerns, Salem and Portland, since 1981.
Member president's council Salem Summerfest, 1985, 86. Member strategic planning committee National Young Women’s Christian Association. Member National Association Young Women’s Christian Association Executive Directors (board directors), United Way Agency Executives (chair 1987, 88).