Background
Sawyer, Mary-Jo Powell was born on July 14, 1958 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Jefferson and Josephine Powell.
Sawyer, Mary-Jo Powell was born on July 14, 1958 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Jefferson and Josephine Powell.
Student, Carson-Newman College, 1978. Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, James Madison University, 1980.
Dietetic intern, Medical College Virginia, Richmond, 1981; clinical dietitian, Metropolitan Hospital, Richmond, 1982-1983; chief clinical dietitian, Metropolitan Hospital, Richmond, 1983-1984; director food service, Metropolitan Hospital, Richmond, 1984-1986; nutrition specialist outpatient clinic, lecturer, Medical College Virginia, Richmond, since 1986; dietitic intern preceptor, Medical College Virginia, Richmond, since 1986.
Chair drama team Bon Air Baptist Church, Richmond, 1987-1989, secretary Sunday school department, 1987-1990. Member American Dietetic Association (Recognized Young Dietitian 1990), Virginia Dietetic Association, Richmond Dietetic Association (editor newsletter 1987-1988, president elect 1988-1989, president 1989-1990, nominating committee 1990-1993, bylaws committee since 1993).
Married Jeffrey Alan Sawyer, May 4, 1985. Children: Jeffrey Alexander, Nicholas Alan.