Background
Portnoy, Fern C. was born on August 5, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Seymour Chagrin and Leah (Stein) Bethill.
Portnoy, Fern C. was born on August 5, 1945 in New York City. Daughter of Seymour Chagrin and Leah (Stein) Bethill.
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1965. Master of Education, University Pittsburgh, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Colorado, 1976.
Founder, director, U. Medical Center Child Care Center, Denver, 1972-1974; chief Executive officer, The Piton Foundation, Denver, 1975-1987; president, Portnoy & Associations Inc., Denver, since 1987. Board directors Pace Membership Warehouse, Council on Founds., Washington, Indiana Sector, Washington, National Equity Fund, Chicago.
President Women's Forum, 1980. Commissioner State Colorado Supreme Court Nominating Committee, 1984. Founder Women's Bank, Denver, 1977.
Founding director Women's Foundation Colorado, 1986. Board directors Public Education Coalition, Denver, since 1985, Blue Cross/Blue Shield Colorado, Blue Cross/Blue Shield New Mexico, Denver, 1987, American Center for International Leadership, 1989. Member Women and Foundations Corporation Philanthropy, International Women's Forum.
Clubs: Denver.
1 child, Rachael Laura. Stepchildren: Kelly Moye, Mary Moye, Megan Moye.