Background
Gray-Aldrich, Gretchen Elise was born on October 18, 1934 in Corinth, New York, United States. Daughter of Bertrand Leroy and Ethel Isabel (Gilbert) Gray.
nursing educator State agency administrator
Gray-Aldrich, Gretchen Elise was born on October 18, 1934 in Corinth, New York, United States. Daughter of Bertrand Leroy and Ethel Isabel (Gilbert) Gray.
Diploma in Nursing, Union University, Albany, New York, 1955. Bachelor Professional Studies, Empire State College, Saratoga, New York, 1985. Master of Science in Health Administration, Russell Sage College, 1990.
Medical and surgical staff nurse, Saratoga Hospital, 1955-1960; office nurse, Leo F. Giordano, Doctor of Medicine Hadley, New York, 1960-1962; medical, surgical and operating room nurse, Adirondack Regional Hospital, Corinth, New York, 1969-1975; director in-service, Adirondack Regional Hospital, Corinth, New York, 1975-1977; assistant director nursing, Adirondack Regional Hospital, Corinth, New York, 1977-1979; director nursing, Adirondack Regional Hospital, Corinth, New York, 1979-1981; coordinator research project, New York Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Albany, 1984; consultant on health and administrative nursing, Hatcher Research Associations, Voorheesville, New York, 1984-1985; consultant health administration and medical nursing, New York State Office Mental Health, Albany, 1985-1993; mental health program specialist, New York State Office Mental Health, Albany, since 1993; chairman office mental health state wide infection control nurses committee, New York State Office Mental Health, Albany, since 1986; project director, New York State Office Mental Health, Albany, since 1997; Tai Chi trainer, New York State Office Mental Health, since 1997. Member of advisory board needlestick prevention pilot program New York State Department Health, Albany, 1990-1993.
Elder Rockwell Falls Presbyterian Church, Lake Luzerne, New York, 1969. Commissioner General Assembly, Albany Presbytery, Presbyterian Church United States of America, Rochester, 1971. Board directors Adirondack Regional Hospital, Corinth, 1981-1989.
Founder, board directors Upper Hudson Primary Care Consortium, Warrensburg, 1987-1995, Adirondack Regional Primary Care Center, Corinth, 1987-1995, Quality Assurance Board Professional Nurses, Home Care Aides Agency, 1993-2002. Member Town of Hadley Master Plan Implementation Council, since 2001. Member of Red Hat Society, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Leland D. Aldrich, February 10, 1956. Children: Ginger Lee, Leland Duane, Cheryl Jean, Melody Joy.