Doris Leah Cross

Background

Cross, Doris Leah was born on March 21, 1939 in Jersey City. Daughter of Leo and Isabel (Vartanian) Varjabedian.

Education

Bachelor, Boston University, 1961.

Career

Curatorial assistant, public relations, The Jewish Museum, New York City, 1967-1972; programming assistant, W National Educational Television/13, New York City, 1972-1976; executive administrator, MacNeil/Lehrer Report & NewsHour, New York City, 1976-1989; president, television Talent, Inc., New York City, since 1989. Media relations consultant College the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas, 1979. Management consultant NeelyProdns., New York City, 1979-1982.

Editorial consultant World Affairs Prodns., Montreal, Canada, since 1990, Sesame Street Partnership for Educational Progress Trainer Guide, 1991. Guest lecturer Middlebury (Vermont) College, 1986. Book reviewer Small Press Magazine, since 1991.

Achievements

• Doris Leah Cross has been listed as a noteworthy talent agency executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Association of Female Executives, National Society for Experiential Education, Armenian Women's Association.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, travel, water sports.

Connections

Married Jack Cross, December 29, 1967 (divorced September 1975).

Father:

Leo Varjabedian

Mother:

Isabel (Vartanian) Varjabedian

Spouse:

Jack Cross