Gail Witmeyer Rivera

Background

Rivera, Gail Witmeyer was born on August 8, 1941 in Cuba, New York, United States. Daughter of Stanley Herbert and Marion (Hebing) Witmeyer. arrived in The Philippines, 1976.

Education

Bachelor, Alfred U., 1963; Master of Social Work, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1966.

Career

Social worker, New York State Rehabilitation Hospital, West Haverstraw, New York, 1966-1968; social worker, Harlem Hospital Center, New York City, 1968-1971; social worker, Children's Center/Development Disorders, Cincinnati, 1971-1972; private practice, Manila, The Philippines, 1977-1980; executive director, co-founder, In Touch Foundation, Manila, 1980-1990. Pricing agent Organisation Resources Counselors, Inc., New York City, since 1980. Counseling consultant in field.

Achievements

• Certified social worker.

Membership

Co-founder Homemaker-Homehealth Association, Rockland County, New York, 1967-1970. Board directors Friends Rizal Medical Center, since 1984. Conference chairperson Asian Regional Conference, Manila, 1994.

Member NASW, Applied Psychological Type, Philippine Social Workers Association (life).

Interests

• Avocations: pottery, golf, needlepoint, reading.

Connections

Married Antonio Alano Rivera, June 20, 1971. Children: Jaime, Maria Lenora, Anne.

Father:

Stanley Herbert Witmeyer

Mother:

Marion (Hebing) Witmeyer

Spouse:

Antonio Alano Rivera

child:

Jaime Rivera

child:

Anne Rivera

child:

Maria Lenora Rivera