Amy Lord Harkey

Background

Harkey, Amy Lord was born on April 13, 1954 in Neptune, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of William Ripley and Prudence Lord.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Mars Hill College, 1976; Master of Science in Nutrition, Winthrop College, 1981.

Career

Nutrition technician, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1976-1978; cardiac rehabilitation nutritionist, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1982-1986; home care nutritionist, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1986-1995; director food service, Hospitality Care Center, Charlotte, 1978-1980; assistant director food service, Wesley Nursing Center, Charlotte, 1980-1981; director food service, Providence Convalescent Residence, Charlotte, 1981-1982; cardiac rehabilitation nutritionist, Bennett Cardiac Center, Charlotte, 1986-1989; nutrition educator, Mecklenburg Medical Group, Charlotte, since 1989. Consultant book Choices for a Healthy Heart, 1987. Principal G.A.L. and Company, Charlotte, since 1994.

Achievements

• Amy Lord Harkey has been listed as a noteworthy Dietitian, nutritionist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Dietetic Association (registered), Charlotte Dietetic Association (career guidance 1982-1983, treasurer 1985-1986, president 1986-1987, advisory board 1987-1988), North Carolina Dietetic Association (liaison American Heart Association 1988-1989), Sports and Cardiovascular Nutritionists.

Interests

• Avocations: sewing, reading, crafts, walking.

Connections

Married Bradley Keith Harkey, August 27, 1977. 1 child, Melissa.

Father:

William Ripley Lord

Mother:

Prudence Lord

Spouse:

Bradley Keith Harkey

child:

Melissa Harkey