Jane Rigney

Background

Rigney, Jane was born on December 4, 1948 in Flushing, New York, United States. Daughter of William John and Janet (Teesink) Rigney.

Education

Bachelor in English, University of Illinois, 1972.

Career

Dance critic, night copy desk chief, New York Tribune, New York City, 1983-1985; copy editor, TIME Magazine, New York City, since 1988. Public relations consultant The Juilliard School, New York City, 1977-1982. Freelance writer Dance Magazine, since 1982, American Banker, 1988-1995, freelance copy editor, 1988-1995, New York Daily News, New York City, 1984-1990.

Freelance editor, writer American Health, New York City, 1990-1993.

Achievements

• Jane Rigney has been listed as a notable Copy editor, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Freedom writer Amnesty International, New York City, since 1980. Volunteer special projects School American Ballet, New York City, since 1988. Member National Writers Union, Women in Comm., The Newspaper Guild, Editl.

Freelancers assosiation, New York Press Club, University of Illinois Alumni Club New York.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, crocheting, reading, traveling, theater.

Connections

Father:

William John Rigney

Mother:

Janet (Teesink) Rigney