Joan Harrigan-Farrelly

Background

Harrigan-Farrelly, Joan was born on March 14, 1956. Daughter of Joseph Murray and Sylvia Euphemia Harrigan.

Education

Bachelor, Rutgers University, 1981. Master of Arts, New York University, 1985.

Career

Program director Civic League, New Brunswick, New Jersey, Department Planning and Natural Resources. Special assistant drinking water protection Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, chief prevention branch, division director superfund program. Chief prevention program, Drinking Water Program United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Director Coastal Zone Management Program United States Virgin Islands, former First Lady. Member Senior Executive Service (SES). Director resources management division Environmental Protection Agency/Office Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, Washington.

Achievements

• Achievements include represented the United States Virgin Islands and United Nations Virgin Islands Association at the non-governmental organization-United Nations Conference on Women in Beijing.

Religion

Matthew 25:35-45:

35 For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. 36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ 37 “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? 39 When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’ 41 “Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons. 42 For I was hungry, and you didn’t feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn’t give me a drink. 43 I was a stranger, and you didn’t invite me into your home. I was naked, and you didn’t give me clothing. I was sick and in prison, and you didn’t visit me.’ 44 “Then they will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and not help you?’ 45 “And he will answer, ‘I tell you the truth, when you refused to help the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were refusing to help me.’

Politics

Be a doer of good. Whatever your political affiliation.

Views

Spiritual support, encouragement and challenge should be major strengths of a Christian community.

Membership

Member National Political Congress Black Women, Community Foundation Virgin Islands, Women's Coalition Virgin Islands. Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Governors Association-Spouses Association.

Interests

• Reading, skydiving, community work with young people.

Connections

Married Alexander Anthony Farrelly (deceased ).

Father:

Joseph Murray

Mother:

Sylvia Euphemia Harrigan

Spouse:

Alexander Anthony Farrelly