Delores J. Brooks

Background

Brooks, Delores J. was born on November 13, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Edgar McCray and Mary Ada (Mitchell) Huckabee.

Education

Bachelor in Communications and Journalism, Northeast Illinois University, 1977. Master of Science in Management/Human Resource Development, National College Education (now National, Louis University), 1983.

Career

Staff writer Division Program Superior vena cava syndrome, City of Chicago/Department Human Superior vena cava syndrome, 1977-1979; contributing editor, Dollars & Sense Magazine, Chicago, since 1979; director public relations, Chicago Urban Skills Institute City Colls., 1979-1985; coordinator public relations and development, Center Administration/City Colls. of Chicago, 1985-1987; assistant director marketing, Division Professional Education, American Bar Association, Chicago, since 1987. Freelance contributor to Advertising Age magazine, Ebony magazine, Hyde Park Herald newspaper, Burrell Advertising, Inc., Melody's Svc., S. Center Community Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., others.

Achievements

• Delores J. Brooks has been listed as a noteworthy marketing professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Northeast Illinois University Alumni, 1984-1987. Member Mayor's Commission on Women's Affairs, education subcommittee, 1984-1986. Member Publicity Club of Chicago (co-chair Golden Trumpet awards committee 1987-1988, Distinguished Service award 1987-1988), Chicago Association of Black Journalists.

Interests

• Reading.

Connections

Married Edward L. Brooks, Senior June 29, 1963 (wid. 1985); 1 child, Edward.

Father:

Edgar McCray Huckabee

Mother:

Mary Ada (Mitchell) Huckabee

Spouse:

Edward L. Brooks

child:

Edward Brooks