Background
Shaw, Jo An was born on February 3, 1929 in Coshocton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Cleon K. and Daisy L. Shaw.
Shaw, Jo An was born on February 3, 1929 in Coshocton, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Cleon K. and Daisy L. Shaw.
Student, Bowling Green State University, 1947—1948. Student, Kent State University, 1949—1951.
Recreational therapist Massillon State Hospital, Ohio, 1952—1960, Sunny Acres Hospital, Cleveland, 1960—1963. Teen program specialist Young Women’s Christian Association Metropolitan Detroit, 1964—1969, creative and performing arts director, 1969—1971, public relations director, from 1971.
Coordinator, initiator Believe in Detroit Coalition, 1976—1980. Member community advisory board Channel 56, 1978—1982. Member of Detroit Press Club, Detroit Women's Advertising Club (director).