Background
Johansen, Barbara B. was born in New York City. Daughter of William R. and Kathleen D. (McGowan) Busse.
Johansen, Barbara B. was born in New York City. Daughter of William R. and Kathleen D. (McGowan) Busse.
Bachelor of Science, Fordham University, 1956; Master of Social Work, Fordham University, 1988; certified in psychosocial Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Ctr, 1990.
Coordinator family education, Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1976-1977; executive director, Change of Pace Experiences, New Canaan, Connecticut, 1983-1989; medical social worker, Bridgeport Hospital, 1986-1987; medical social worker, Greenwich (Connecticut) Hospital, since 1988. Member of advisory board Volunteer Center, Stamford, Connecticut, 1986-1994, Center for Hope, Darien, Connecticut, since 1990. Member committee Hole in the Wall Gang Fund, Incorporated, New York Haven, 1989-1994.
Member social work committee American Cancer Society of Fairfield County, Westport, Connecticut, 1988-1996. Member NASW (diplomate in clinical social work), American Association Pediatric Oncology Social Workers, National Association Oncology Social Workers.
Married John C. Johansen. Children: Kathleen, Paul (deceased).