Background
Lucas, C. Payne was born on September 14, 1933 in Spring Hope, North Carolina, United States.
development organization executive
Lucas, C. Payne was born on September 14, 1933 in Spring Hope, North Carolina, United States.
Bachelor in History, University Maryland. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Maryland, 1975. Master of Arts in Government, American University.
Assistant director Peace Corps, Togo, 1964, director Niger, 1965-1967, director Africa region, 1967-1971. Co-founder, president Africare, Washington, 1971—2002. Senior advisory Pan-African Health Foundation, since 2002, allAfrica.com, since 2002.
Lecturer in field.
Board directors Council Foreign Relations, Overseas Development Council World Resources Institute, InterAction, Population Action International, Kagiso Trust United States of America, National Planning Association. Board directors, chairman Reach & Teach United States of America. Board directors, founding member Corporation Council on Africa.
Member Cosmos Club, Omega Psi Phi., District of Columbia Board Teenage Pregnancy.
Son of James Russell and Minnie (Hendricks) L. Married Freddie Emily Myra Hill, August 29, 1964. Children: Therese Raymonde, C. Payne Junior, Hillary Hendricks.