Background
Farrell, Anne Van Ness was born on July 17, 1935 in Peking, China. Daughter of C. Peter and Virginia (Cheatham) Van Ness. came to the United States 1935.
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Anne Van Ness Farrell
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Bachelor, U. Washington, 1960.
Career
Director development, Seattle Children's Home, 1978-1980; executive vice president, The Seattle Foundation, 1980-1984; president, Chief Executive Officer, The Seattle Foundation, since 1984; director WM funds, The Seattle Foundation, since 1993. Board directors Washington Mutual Bank, Blue Cross of Washington and Alaska, National Charities Information Bureau, New York City, since 1988.
Achievements
Membership
Regent Seattle U., since 1986. President of the board of trustees Lakeside School, 1992-1994. Board directors Nature Conservancy, 1990-1995, Indiana Sector, Washington, 1990-1995, Girl Scouts United States, New York City, 1974-1983.
Member Pacific N.W. Grantmakers Forum (president 1984-1985), N.W. Development Officers Association (president 1983-1984), Washington Women's Forum, Seattle, Junior League, Greater Seattle Chamber of C., Rotary (president Seattle chapter 1997-1998).
Connections
Married E. Robert Farell, June 17, 1955. Children: Virginia Farrell Day and Susan Farrell Johnson.
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Nationality
China -
Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican