Background

McKently, Alexandra H. was born on October 17, 1956 in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Daughter of John E. and Alice Herman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1978; Master of Science, U. Florida, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Florida, 1988.

Career

Manager horticulture, The Land Epcot Center, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 1981-1987; research scientist plant biotechnology, The Land Epcot Center, Lake Buena Vista, since 1988. Consultant Kraft General Foods, Glenview, Illinois 1988-1992.

Achievements

• Alexandra H. McKently has been listed as a noteworthy biotechnologist, researcher, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Biotechnology, Tissue Culture Association, Institute Food Technologists, American Society Agronomy, Crop Science Society American, American Society for Horticultural Science, Phi Kappa Phi, Gamma Sigma Delta.

Connections

Married Barry C. McKently, August 30, 1980. Children: Heather, Michael.

Father:

John E. Herman

Mother:

Alice Herman

Spouse:

Barry C. McKently

child:

Michael McKently

child:

Heather McKently