Alma Jackson Carten

Background

Carten, Alma Jackson was born on May 2, 1940 in Fort Valley, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Connie Lee and Clara (Carson) Jackson.

Education

Bachelor, Ohio University, 1962. Master in Social Work, Atlanta University, 1964. Doctor in Social Work, City University of New York, 1986.

Career

Social worker Maryland Institute for Children, Owings Mills, 1964-1969, Manhattan Country School, New York City, 1970-1975, New York Medical College, New York City, 1975-1979. Clinical assistant professor New York University School of Social Work, 1979-1984. Director Westchester Social Work Education Consortium, New Rochelle, New York, 1986-1988.

Executive deputy commissioner Human Resources and Child Welfare Administration, New York City, 1990. Associate professor New York University School of Social Work, since 1990. Consultant New York City Mission Society, New York City, 1982-1984, Episcopal Mission Society, New York City, 1984-1986, New York City Human Resources Administration, since 1990.

Achievements

• Alma Jackson Carten has been listed as a noteworthy social worker, educator, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association of Social Workers (board directors, secretary since 1989, president New York City chapter since 2000).

Connections

Married Robert Elliott Carten, August 27, 1961 (divorced July, 1985). 1 child, Elliott Wesley.

Father:

Connie Lee Jackson

Mother:

Clara (Carson) Jackson

Spouse:

Robert Elliott Carten

child:

Elliott Wesley Carten