Jenny Sayward

Background

Sayward, Jenny was born on September 5, 1952 in Kennewick, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Russell Elwood and Elizabeth Nelson.

Education

Bachelor in History, Connecticut College, 1974; Associate of Arts in Interpreting for the Deaf, Seattle Control Community College, 1988; certified elementary teaching, Antioch University, 1991.

Career

Family planning educator, Family Planning of N.H., Dover, 1975-1977; owner, Open Arms Child Care, Seattle, 1981-1987; interpreter, Riverview School District, Carnation, Washington, 1988-1990; support group facilitator, Lesbian Resource Center, Seattle, 1989-1990; executive director, Lesbian Mothers National Defense Fund, Seattle, since 1991.

Achievements

• Jenny Sayward has been listed as a noteworthy Cultural organization executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Organization for Women, Mensa.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, knitting.

Connections

Father:

Russell Elwood Nelson

Mother:

Elizabeth Nelson