Background
Zakhar, Arlene Alice was born on March 29, 1937 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Alfred Francis Robar and Alice Katherine Amollia (Krueger) Kowalski.
Zakhar, Arlene Alice was born on March 29, 1937 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Alfred Francis Robar and Alice Katherine Amollia (Krueger) Kowalski.
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1972; Master of Science in Urban Affairs, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Social Institutions, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1987.
Research and evaluation specialist, Milwaukee Youth Foundation, 1974-1976; assistant director, Urban Research Center, University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee Graduate School, 1976-1981; research director native American studies program, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1981-1982; finance planner, Waddell & Reed, Milwaukee, 1984; account executive, E.F. Hutton, Milwaukee, 1984-1985; partner, Seneca Associations, Milwaukee, 1982-1987; policy/program analyst, Milwaukee Indian Health Center, 1987-1988; executive director, Milwaukee Indian Economics Development Agency, Inc., 1988-1991. Consultant United Way, Greater Milwaukee, 1982, Faye McBeath Foundation, Milwaukee, 1989-1990. St. Olaf's College, Minnesota, 1988.
Treasurer Milwaukee Indian Health Board, 1985-1987. Member Governor's Committee on MinorityAffairs, Wisconsin State Guide, 1989-1990. Member Women's Agenda Group, Greater Milwaukee, 1990.
Member University fellow University of Wisconsin -Milwaukee, 1982.
Married Paul Watson Lee Zakhar, March 7, 1958. 1 child, Renee Jean.