Jo Ann Ota Fujioka

Background

Fujioka, Jo Ann Ota was born on April 30, 1939 in Bellflower, California, United States. Daughter of Richard Masayoshi and Lillian Chiyono (Ihara) Ota.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, University Colorado, 1961. MSN, University Colorado, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Colorado State University, 1987.

Career

Nurse public health, psychiatric, Denver General Hospital, Denver Visiting Nurse Svc., 1961-1971; school nurse, Jefferson County School District, Golden, Colorado, 1971-1976; manager program, supervisor school health program, Jefferson County School District, Golden, 1976-1979; manager special education and related services, administrator elementary building, Jefferson County School District, Golden, 1979-1995; consultant, Fujioka Cons., Denver, since 1995. Consultant Control Kansas Board Cooperative Ednl. Superior vena cava syndrome, Salina, 1992, Denver Children's Home, 1996, Colorado Association of Family and Children's Agencies, 1997, Colorado Mediation Project, 1998.

Achievements

• Jo Ann Ota Fujioka has been listed as a noteworthy association administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chairman board directors Creative Exchange, 1997—1999, chairman board directors, 1999—2001, member advisory board, 2002—2003. Member education advisory committee Public Broadcasting Service, since 2001. Member Cross Cultural Dialogue, since 2001.

Precinct committee person Colorado Democratic Party, since 2007. Honorary board directors Colorado Women's Hall of Fame, since 2002. Member of Parent-Teachers Association (national field services committee since 2009, colorado board directors since 2009, colorado diversity & inclusivity chair since 2009), American Association of University Women, National Organization of Women, Jefferson County Administrators Association, Colorado School Health Council (president 1978-1980), University Colorado Health Sciences Center Srs.

Association (chapter president 1992-1994, International District IV project grant director 1993, fall conference chair 1993—2005, International District IV project grant director 1999, international coordinator for ethical leadership project since 2000, board directors since 2000), American Association School Executives, Alliance Professional Consultant (executive board), Japanese American National Museum, Phi Delta Kappa (Jefferson County) (international delegate 1993, area coordinator 1996—2001, international vice president board directors 2001-2003, chair Dave Sanders Meml Scholarship committee since 2001, district IV project grant director 2003, international president elect 2003-2005, international president 2005-2007, international centennial committee 2005-2007, national board directors 2007-2009, Douglas County Chapter award 1999, Denver University Chapter Service award 1999, Jefferson County Chapter Service award 2001, Jefferson County Chapter Leadership award 2003, George H. Reavis Associate 2003, district IV project grant director 2003, member centennial committee since 2005).

Interests

• Avocations: crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, Tai Chi, reading.

Connections

Married Arthur Fujioka, February 19, 1961. 1 child, Dana Kay.

Father:

Richard Masayoshi Ota

Mother:

Lillian Chiyono (Ihara) Ota

Spouse:

Arthur Fujioka

child:

Dana Kay Fujioka