Gayle Elizabeth Larson

Background

Larson, Gayle Elizabeth was born on November 5, 1942 in Vancouver, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Edwin Ellis and Lois Marguerite Larson.

Education

Student, University Mexico, 1963. Bachelor in Spanish language and literature, Washington State University, 1964. Certified in Hispanic studies, University Madrid, 1970.

Postgraduate, City University Portland, 1983.

Career

Flight attendant, purser, Pan American Airlines, New York City, 1965-1969; bilingual assistant, Touche, Ross International, Madrid, 1969-1973; manager sales public relations, Westin Hotels, Portland, Oregon, 1979-1984; director public relations, Columbia River county Girl Scouts United States, Portland, 1986-1989; freelance writer, consultant, Vancouver, since 1989. Workshop presenter Women in Communications, 1984. Public relations consultant Make a Wish Foundation, Portland, 1989.

Mentor talented and gifted program Portland Public Schools, 1989. Teacher English as 2d language Mangold Institute, Madrid, 1970.

Achievements

• Gayle Elizabeth Larson has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations professional by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Public Relations Society of America (Silver Anvil commendation 1989), Women in Communications (vice president special events 1987), Willamette Writers, Quill and Scroll.

Interests

• Avocations: international political and cultural affairs, Latin-American literature, music, popular fiction, islands.

Connections

Father:

Edwin Ellis Larson

Mother:

Lois Marguerite Larson