Background
LaVella, Barbara Ward was born on June 16, 1947 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Daughter of Carroll Layton Ward Junior and Elaine Ward.
LaVella, Barbara Ward was born on June 16, 1947 in Orlando, Florida, United States. Daughter of Carroll Layton Ward Junior and Elaine Ward.
Bachelor of Science, University Tennessee, 1969. Master of Business Administration, Southern Illinois University, 1984.
Dietetic staff, Georgia Baptist Hospital, Atlanta, 1969-1972; dietetic staff, Wadley Hospital, Texarkana, Texas, 1972-1974; research dietitian, Washington University School Medicine, St. Louis, 1974-1978; operations manager, Christian Hospital North-East-Northwest, St. Louis, 1974-1978; associate director, Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, 1984-1989; owner, consultant, LaVella Specialists, St. Louis, since 1989.
Nutrition chair Food Outreach, St. Louis, since 1990. Member St. Louis Dietetics Association, Missouri Dietetic Association (treasurer 1988-1990), American Dietetic Association.
Married Anthony E. LaVella, June 26, 1972.