Background
Polley, Claudia Anne was born on October 21, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Sherman James Polley Junior and Jean Elizabeth (Douglas) Spears.
preservation consultant Film and radio producer
Polley, Claudia Anne was born on October 21, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Sherman James Polley Junior and Jean Elizabeth (Douglas) Spears.
Master of Music, Stanford University, 1967; diploma, Juilliard School, 1971.
Professional singer, New York City, Paris, 1967-1972, 76-80; reporter, host talk show, Station W National Broadcasting Company, New York City, 1968-1970, 74-76; reporter, host talk show, Station KLJU, Los Angeles, 1980-1981; management consultant, Dance Kaleidoscope, Indianapolis, 1982-1983; development director, In State Democratic Party, Indianapolis, 1983-1984; president, AmeriAccord Foundation, Paris, 1987-1988; newscaster, National Public Radio, Washington, 1989-1992; freelance film and radio producer, Indianapolis, New York City, since 1992.
National staff member George McGovern for President, 1971-1972. Chair African-Am.Landmarks Committee, Indianapolis, since 1992. Board directors Phoenix Theater, Indianapolis, 1984-1985, 93-, Chamber Music American, New York City, since 1991, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, since 1993.
Advisor Black Film Center Archive Indiana U., since 1993. Member NARAS, National Association Black Journalists (founding director since 1975), BlackFilmmakers Foundation, Radio television News Dirs. Association, Chamber Music American, Film Society Lincoln Society.
Children: Amanda, Evan.
