James Reyenard West

Background

West, James Reyenard was born on November 28, 1960 in Jersey City. Son of James Albert and Juanita (Shorter) W.

Education

Bachelor in Health Education summa cum laude, University Palmers Green, London, 1983. Master of Arts in Social Work summa cum laude, University Palmers Green, London, 1985.

Career

Attendant United States Army Europe Terrace Officers Club, Frankfurt, Germany, 1984-1985. Manager King Creole's Restaurant, 1985-1986. Assistant manager Dance Center Frankfurt/Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1986-1997.

Coordinator peer education Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome project Rhode Island, Providence, 1997-2000, consultant youth programs, since 1999. Instructor Burlington (Massachusetts) School Dance, since 1999. Dance director Authur Murray Dance Studio, New York City.

Consultant Department Human Services, Pittsburgh, 1999.

Achievements

• James Reyenard West has been listed as a noteworthy dance educator, health educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founding member, member advisory committee Gay Men of African Descent-N.E. Regional Capacity Building Assistance Program, New York City, since 1999. Chairman public relations Enforcers, Rhode Island, Providence, 1999. Incorporator, executive director Organization for Men of Ethnicity Geared to Advancement, Providence, since 2000.

With United States Air Force, 1981-1983. Member of World Professional Dance Teachers Association (master bachelor instructor/adjunct).

Interests

• Weight training, travel, reading, movies, theater.

Connections

Life partner Dennis Milone.