Background
Christensen, Jean Kaneski was born on December 6, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Vincent John and Anne Hendricka (Zackiewicz) Kaneski.
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Jean Kaneski Christensen
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Bachelor, Wayne State University, 1956; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1973.
Career
Counselor freshman studies, Detroit Institute Technology, 1973-1974; director women's resource center, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan, 1974-1982; assistant dean community service, Schoolcraft College, Livonia, Michigan, 1982-1985; director human resources, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, 1985-1986; vice president student services and human resources, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, 1987-1989; vice president student and community resources, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, 1989-1991; counselor, coordinator special populations, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, since 1993. President, secretary, treasurer Michigan Community College Cmty. Superior vena cava syndrome Association, Livonia, 1975-1977.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors American Cancer Society, Benton Harbor, 1987-1988, Girl Scouts American, Sturgis, Michigan, 1987-1989. Member Dedicated Orgns. Now United to Serve, Benton Harbor, since 1993, Animal Aid, Benton Harbor, since 1986.
Founder Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. Member National Board Certified Counselors (certified), Michigan Counseling Association, Mich.Cmty. College Counselor's Association, Michigan Occupational Special Populations Association, Michigan Women's Studies Association, Michigan College Pers.
Association, Tri County Coalition on Alcohol and Other Drugs (board directors, treasurer 1986-1996), Riverwood Mental Health Center (member of advisory county 1995-1996).
Interests
Connections
Married Leon Ross Christensen, June 18, 1955 (divorced December 1979). Children: Holly Anne, Laurel Kay, Bari Lee, Peter Vincent.
