Background
Chain, Beverly Jean was born on June 20, 1933 in Greenfield, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Edwin Clifton and Ursel (Penwell) Chain.
Chain, Beverly Jean was born on June 20, 1933 in Greenfield, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Edwin Clifton and Ursel (Penwell) Chain.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Ohio University, 1955. Master of Arts, New York University, 1964. Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1974.
Director public relations, CAVE, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1955-1959; director public relations intermedia, NCCCUSA, New York City, 1959-1966; executive for communications in Latin American, National Council Churches, United States of America, New York City, 1966-1972; associate director audio-visual department, United Methodist Church, New York City, 1972-1974; associate general secretary Board Global Ministries, United Methodist Church, 1974-1983; director office communications, United Church of Christ, New York City, since 1983. Board directors National Council Churches, New York City, since 1986.
Public interest advisory Telecommunication Consumer Coalition, New York City, since 1984. Member Associated Church Press, Women in Communications, Religious Public Relations Council, World Association Christian Communications (board directors London 1979-1990, president North America region 1979-1985).