Background
Harrel, James A. was born on October 16, 1938 in Dade City, Florida, United States.
Harrel, James A. was born on October 16, 1938 in Dade City, Florida, United States.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Vanderbilt University, 1960. Bachelor's Degree, Yale University, 1964. Master of Arts with honors, University Maryland, 1969.
Methodist chaplain University Maryland, 1964-1970. Associate director Day Care and Child Development Council American, 1970-1975. Program analyst National Center Child Abuse and Neglect Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, 1975-1980, director National Center Child Abuse and Neglect, 1980-1983, director division planning, research & evaluation, 1983-1984, deputy director Office Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1984-1996, deputy commissioner Administrn.
Children, Youth and Families, since 1996.
Member American Public Health Association.
Married Marion A. Coates, 1994. 2 children.