Background
Fosdick, Cora Prifold was born on November 3, 1937 in San Francisco, California, United States. Daughter of George and Beatrice (Ehni) Prifold.
Fosdick, Cora Prifold was born on November 3, 1937 in San Francisco, California, United States. Daughter of George and Beatrice (Ehni) Prifold.
Student, Hollins College, Virginia, 1957. Student, American University, District of Columbia, 1958. Bachelor, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1959.
Master of Arts, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1961. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Southeastern University, District of Columbia, 1993.
Administrative assistant, American Political Science Association, 1962-1964; research associate, Institute Comparative Studies of Political Systems, Washington, 1963-1965; program planning and evaluation specialist, United States Office Education, Washington, 1965-1968; planning coordinator, United States Office Education, Washington, 1968-1973; director planning and budget division, United States Office Education, Washington, 1973-1980; principal deputy assistant secretary for elementary and secretary education, Department Education, Washington, 1980-1981; assistant secretary administration, United States Treasury Department, Washington, 1981-1984; director office of policy, budget and program management, OSWER, Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1984-1986; director office of planning, budget and evaluation, Department Commerce, Washington, 1986-1987; commerce & justice branch chief, Office of Management and Budget, 1987-1994; advisor to associate director general government and finance, Office of Management and Budget, 1994; executive director administration, chief finance officer, Office of Thrift Supervision, Washington, since 1994.
Board directors Treasury History Association, since 2005. Fellow: National Academy Public Administration (vice chair 2002-2003, former board member adult committee). Member: National Press Club, Executive Women in Government.
Married Ronald Beebe, January, 1959 (divorced). Married Donald James Fosdick, October 12, 1997.