Background
Obert, Jessie Craig was born on March 26, 1911 in Port Byron, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Walter Thomas and Clara District of Columbia Craig.
Obert, Jessie Craig was born on March 26, 1911 in Port Byron, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Walter Thomas and Clara District of Columbia Craig.
Bachelor, Park College, Parkville, Missouri, 1931; Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1943; Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1951.
Nutritionist, Chicago Welfare Department, 1937-1942; director nutrition, American Red Cross, Phoenix, 1943-1947; instructor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1947-1951; instructor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1952-1953; chief division nutrition, Los Angeles County Health Department, Los Angeles, 1953-1976; private practice, Los Angeles, since 1976.
Member American Public Health Association, American Dietetic Association (delegate 1965-1971), California Dietetic Association (outstanding member award 1977, Dolores Nyhus award 1989).
Married Carl B. Obert, December 7, 1935 (deceased 1943).