Background
Harris, Gail Pilley was born on November 16, 1941 in Youngkow, Fukien, Peoples Republic of China. (parents American citizens). Daughter of John Allen and Muriel (Caldwell) Pilley.
Psychology educator service executive agricultural executive
Harris, Gail Pilley was born on November 16, 1941 in Youngkow, Fukien, Peoples Republic of China. (parents American citizens). Daughter of John Allen and Muriel (Caldwell) Pilley.
Bachelor in Psychology cum laude, Vanderbilt University, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in Social Psychology, Vanderbilt University, 1968.
Intern, Nashville Mental Health Center, 1965-1966; research associate department psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, 1966-1968; assistant professor psychology, Fisk U., Nashville, 1968-1970; assistant professor psychology, Maryville (Tennessee) College, 1972-1974; adjunct teacher, Maryville (Tennessee) College, since 1985; co-owner, Rivendell Farms, Rockford, Tennessee, since 1974; project coordinator, Tennessee Jobs Pilot Project, Sweetwater, 1991-1992; director office community services, Knox County Community Action Committee, Knoxville, Tennessee, since 1992.
Officer, board directors Girls Club of Blount County, Maryville, 1972-1978. President, board directors Alternatives for Blount County, Maryville, 1980-1985. Founder, president Foothills Land Conservancy, Maryville, 1985-1992.
Board directors Remove Intoxicated Drivers of Blount County, Maryville, 1983-1985. Member Environmental Protection Agency Citizens Committee, Maryville. Volunteer Fluorescence in situ hybridization of Knox County, Knoxville, since 1987.
Member missions committee 1st Baptist Church, Knoxville, member television crew. Board directors, chairman policies and procedures review task force Tanasi council, chairman diversity committee Girl Scouts United States. Member executive committee, chairman nominating committee Tanesi Council.
Member Knoxville Coalition for Homeless. Coordinator Knoxville Food Policy Council. President Greater Knoxville Nutrition Council.
Member American Association of University Women (president Maryville chapter 1975-1977, 79-81), National Conference of Christians and Jews, Maryville Chamber of Commerce (land use committee, quality of life committee 1985-1986), Sierra Club.
Married James C. Harris, December 19, 1967. Children: Michael, Peter.