Background
Harris, Denise Koppelman was born on October 13, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Ray and Louise Florence (Kruse) Koppelman.
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Denise Koppelman Harris
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Science in Social Work, West Virginia University, 1975; Master of Arts in Social Work, West Virginia University, 1979.
Career
Casework intern, Family Svc. Association, Morgantown, W. Virginia, 1974-1975;
social worker, West Virginia University Hospital, Morgantown, 1975-1977;
social service director, Metairie (Louisiana) General Hospital, 1977-1978;
teaching intern, Concord College School Social Work, Athens, West Virginia, 1978;
social service director, Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1978;
executive director, Young Women’s Christian Association of West Virginia, Morgantown, 1978-1979;
executive director, Hospice Care, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 1979-1991;
health care consultant, Hospice Care, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, since 1991;
director, Pinnacle Health Hospice, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, since 1992. Instructor Harrisburg Area Community College, since 1991.
Field instructor West Virginia University School SocialWork, Morgantown, 1980-1991.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Pennsylvania Hospice Network, since 1979, president, 1989-1991, 92, treasurer, 1983-1985, 88, 91-92, chair legislation committee, 1992, 95, chair ethics committee, 1987-1988. Board directors Southwestern Pennsylvania Area on Aging, Monesson, 1986-1991. Vice president Warrior Trail School Association, 1986-1987, president, 1987-1989, 90-91.
Secretary svc.availability task force Southwestern Pennsylvania Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Coalition, 1989-1991. Member Junior League of Greater Harrisburg, since 1992. Member Mortar Board Society, Alpha Xi Delta.
Interests
Connections
Married James W. Harris, May23, 1980. Children: Brendan James, Lauren Rae.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat