Background
Biben, Barbara R. was born on February 26, 1943 in Seneca Falls, New York, United States. Daughter of David Hugh and Hilda (Zeitlin) Rubinstein.
Biben, Barbara R. was born on February 26, 1943 in Seneca Falls, New York, United States. Daughter of David Hugh and Hilda (Zeitlin) Rubinstein.
Student, Eastman School Dental Hygiene, 1961—1963.
Director Germanow Art Gallery, Rochester, New York, 1973—1975. Private practice, 1972—1980. Producer-host Public television Arts Show, 1977.
Public service manager Gannett Rochester Newspapers, 1978. Director public service and promotion, 1979—1984. Manager community relations, 1984—1985.
President Ancell Associates, since 1986. Member New York State Publications Newspaper in Education Commission, 1979—1982.
Member Monroe Community College Advisory Committee Community Services, 1980—1988. Board directors United Way, 1980—1986, Rochester Business Opportunities, 1979—1983, GEVA Theatre, 1979—1985. Vice president Lend-A-Hand Charity.
Director Ad Council, 1980—1985. Board directors Junior League, 1976—1978, Arts for Greater Rochester, 1980—1986, Women's Career Center, 1978—1980, Center Educational Development, 1985—1986. Campaign manager Robert L. Dey New York State Senate, 1978.
Board directors Business Commission. Commissioner Brighton Cable Commission. Board directors Highland Hospital.
Chairman Women's Health Source Advisory Board. Member of Women in Communications (director), Rotary, Grantmaker's Forum, Advertising Council, International Newspaper Promotion Association (president Eastern region), Greater Rochester Women's Fund Advisory Board (honorary. Lifetime member).
Married Nathan S. Ancell, November 3, 1984. Children: Matthew Lee, Douglas Ross.