Background
Pledger-Skwerski, Jacquelyn was born on March 20, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Jack and Gladys (Ricks) Pledger.
Pledger-Skwerski, Jacquelyn was born on March 20, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Jack and Gladys (Ricks) Pledger.
Student, Wright College, Chicago, 1956. Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1959. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1964.
Public relations specialist, Peoples Gas Light & Coke Company, Chicago, 1963-1971; with, Jackie Pledger & Associations, Chicago, 1971-1976; executive editor, Leader Newspapers, Chicago, 1974-1989, 91-; writer/consultant, Leader Newspapers, Chicago, since 1989; instructor journalism, Triton College, River Grove, Illinois, 1989-1990.
Member steering committee and founding director Parents Action Coalition, Oak Park, Illinois, since 1990. Vice president, director Metro Chicago Air Force Community Council, since 1976. Communications task force Village of Oak Park, 1986.
Board directors Chicago council Girl Scouts United States of America, 1985-1989. Member Women in Communications (Distinguished Service award 1976, Sara award for leadership 1989, president Chicago chapter 1970-1971).
Married Arthur Peter Skwerski, July 19, 1969. 1 child, Peter Kenneth.