Brenda Sue Gardner

Background

Gardner, Brenda Sue was born on September 21, 1952 in Baltimore. Daughter of Wilbur Leroy and Betty Jane (Goff) Gardner.

Education

AS, Bryant College, 1972. Bachelor, Providence College, 1975. Master of Public Administration, University Southern California, Washington, 1982.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Missouri, 1989.

Career

Personal assistant to attorney general, Rhode Island Attorney General, Providence, 1972-1975; director Criminal Prosecution Center, Rhode Island Attorney General, Providence, 1975-1977; management development specialist, Legal Superior vena cava syndrome Corporation, Washington, 1977-1982; director training, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1982-1983; assistant professor Department Public Administration, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1983-1992; director Missouri Training Institute, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1987-1992; director graduate studies Department Public Administration, U. Missouri, Columbia, 1989-1992; assistant professor human resource development, Xavier U., Cincinnati, since 1992; director of Master's degree in human resource development, Xavier U., Cincinnati, since 1992. Management and organization consultant, Washington, 1981-1982.

Membership

Fellow Academy of Human Resource Development (treasurer 1995-1996, board directors since 1996). Member American Society for Public Administration (secretary-treasurer, president Central Missouri chapter), American Society for Training and Development, National Society for Performance and Instruction, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Partners of America (secretary Missouri chapter 1988-1990).

Connections

Father:

Wilbur Leroy Gardner

Mother:

Betty Jane (Goff) Gardner