Gertrude Geraldine Michelson

Background

Michelson, Gertrude Geraldine was born on June 3, 1925 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Daughter of Thomas and Celia Rosen.

Education

Bachelor, Pennsylvania State University, 1945. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1947. Doctor of Laws with honors, Adelphi University, 1981.

Doctor of Humane Letters with honors, New Rochelle College, 1983. Doctor of Laws with honors, Marymount Manhattan College, 1988. Doctor of Philosophy in Policy Analysis, Rand Graduate School, 2002.

Career

With, Macy's New York, New York City, since 1947; management trainee, Macy's New York, 1947-1948; various management positions, vice president employee personnel, Macy's New York, 1963-1970; senior vice president for labor and consumer relations, Macy's New York, 1970-1972; director, member Executive Committee, Macy's New York, since 1970; senior vice president personnel labor and consumer relations, Macy & Company, Inc., 1972-1979; senior vice president external affairs, Macy & Company, Inc., 1979-1980; senior vice president external affairs, R.H. Macy & Company, Inc., 1980-1992; senior advisor, R.H. Macy & Company, Inc., 1992-1994; retired,, 1995. Board directors General Electric Company.

Membership

Chairman Helena Rubenstein Foundation. Retired board directors Markle Foundation. Chairman emeritus board of trustees Columbia University.

Life trustee Spelman College. Board overseers Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America-College Retirement EquitiesFund. Member New York City Chamber of Commerce (board directors, member Executive Committee, vice chairman), New York City Ptnrship.

(vice chairman), Women's Forum, Economics Club New York.

Connections

Married Horace Michelson, March 28, 1947 (deceased April 2002). Children: Martha Ann (deceased), Barbara Jane.

Father:

Thomas Rosen

Mother:

Celia Rosen

Spouse:

Horace Michelson

child:

Barbara Jane Michelson

child:

Martha Ann Michelson (deceased)