Background
Sowell, Elizabeth Lee Sledge was born on February 8, 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Levin Lee and Kathryn Elizabeth (Privott) Sowell.
Sowell, Elizabeth Lee Sledge was born on February 8, 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Levin Lee and Kathryn Elizabeth (Privott) Sowell.
Bachelor of Science in Foods, Nutrition, Auburn University, 1959. Master of Science in Nutrition, University Iowa, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy in Home Economics, University Tennessee, 1979.
Administrative dietitian, State University Iowa, Iowa City, 1960-1961; consultant dietitian, various organizations, Bakersfield, California, 1961-1962; chief dietitian, Baptist Memorial Hospital, Gadsden, Alabama, 1962-1965; instructor home economics, Jacksonville (Alabama) State University, l965-79; director diadactic program in dietetics, Jacksonville (Alabama) State University, since 1967; professor family and consumer science, Jacksonville (Alabama) State University, since 1980; dietetics consultant, Jacksonville Hospital, since 1980. Consultant Gadsden Medical Clinic Wellness Program, since 1985.
Member National Education Association, American Dietetic Association, Alabama Dietetic Association (chair nutrition services payment system 1990-1992, treasurer 1991-1993, chair continuing education hours. 1993-1994, William E. Smith scholar 1977), American Home Economics Association, Society Nutrition Education, American Management Association.
Married Donald Lillian Sowell. Children: George Lee, Kathryn Lillian.