Background
Petersen, Jean Snyder was born on October 16, 1931 in New York City. Daughter of Peter Eugene and Helyn Brownell (Parker) Snyder.
educational association administrator
Petersen, Jean Snyder was born on October 16, 1931 in New York City. Daughter of Peter Eugene and Helyn Brownell (Parker) Snyder.
Student, New York University, 1949-1951; degree foreign banking, American Institute Banking, 1952.
Foreign credit investigator Chase National Bank Headquarters, New York City, 1952-1956. National executive director Association Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (name changed to Learning Disabilities Association of America), Pittsburgh, since 1972. Executive director, volunteer Learning Disabilities Foundation American.
Retired, 2001.
Member executive committee, treasurer Junior League, Pittsburgh. Board directors Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities, New York City, Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, Music for Mount Lebanon, Vocational Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh. Board directors, vice president, member executive committee Association Retarded Citizens Pennsylvania.
Partner United Nations International Year of Disabled. Ruling elder Presbyterian Ch.Assn. Retarded Citizens Pennsylvania.
Member executive committee Pat Buckley Moss National Children's Charity Found. Chairman board directors Masonic Learning Centers for Children. Member American Association of University Women, Meeting Planners International (treasurer), American Society Association Executives.
Married Elton Reed Petersen, September 16, 1954. Children– Bruce Brownell, Craig Reed.