Background
Verdesi, Elizabeth Howell was born on February 5, 1922 in Elmira, New York, United States. Daughter of Everts Howe and Gladys Mae (Shaw) Howell.
histologist religious association educator
Verdesi, Elizabeth Howell was born on February 5, 1922 in Elmira, New York, United States. Daughter of Everts Howe and Gladys Mae (Shaw) Howell.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Elmira College, 1944. Master of Arts, Union Theological Seminary, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, 1952. Doctor of Education, Union Theological Seminary, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City, 1975.
Traveling fellow Board Christian Education, Presbyterian Church United States
secretary youth work, Board National Missions, 1946-1951;
director Christian education, 1st Presbyterian Church, Westfield, New York, 1962-1964;
consultant Crisis in Nation Project, United Presbyterian Church United States, New York City, 1968;
associate, Council on Women and Church, New York City, since 1977. Director cultivation Church Women United in the United States, 1971-1977. Ruling elder 1st Presbyterian Church, Congers, New York.
Member ministerial relations committee Hudson River Presbytery.
President, Westfield Parent-Teachers Association, 1960-1962. Organizer, board directors Westfield Counseling Service, 1963-1964. Treasurer Women's Club, West Point, New York, 1954-1955.
President Division Dames Western New York Presbytery, 1960. Organizer, director Choral Speaking Group, West Point and Westfield, 1953-1964. Member American Association of University Women, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Alan G. Gripe, 1951 (divorced). Children: Stephen Howell, David Alan. Married Ariel E. Verdesi.