Background
Seymour, Barbara Jean was born on February 7, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Louis C. and Amelia (Potasch) Jacobson.
Seymour, Barbara Jean was born on February 7, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Louis C. and Amelia (Potasch) Jacobson.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1948. Master of Arts in Social Service Administration with honors, University Chicago, 1962. Master of Arts in English, Portland State University, 1982.
Doctor of Philosophy in English, University Oregon, 1985.
Caseworker Oregon Public Welfare Commission, Portland, 1950-1951, 54-60, assistant to administrator Salem, 1963-1971. Information director Oregon Department Environmental Quality, Portland, 1971-1974. Lobbyist Tri-Met Transit District, 1974-1976, Oregon Environmental Council, Portland, 1977.
Director social services Pacific University Optometry Clinics, 1978-1986. Private practice psychotherapy, since 1976. Private practice in gender identity, since 1987.
Assistant professor social work, English Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon, 1986—1990. Lecturer social work Portland State University, 1972, 76. Adjunct professor Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon, 1986.
Consultant in field.
Board directors Columbia-Willamette Planned Parenthood, Portland, 1975-1981, 1st vice president, 1978, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Portland, 1988-1994, 2000-2006, vice president 2005-2006. Member National Association Social Workers (certified, chairman local chapter 1978-1979), American Public Welfare Association (board directors 1969-1970), World Professional Association Transgender Health, Mensa (Oregon local secretary 1990-1993), University Chicago Alumni Association (local president 1983-1986, vice president programs 1986-1994). City Club Portland (research board 1993-1996, 2003-2006).
Married Douglas Seymour, September 15, 1963 (divorced 1984). Children: Colin, Leif.