Joan Kakascik

Background

Kakascik, Joan was born on January 14, 1941 in Passaic, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of John Stephen and Mary (Chowka) Kakascik.

Education

Bachelor, Paterson State College, 1962; Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1964; Doctor of Education, Boston University, 1975; postgraduate college, United States Army Command & General Staff, 1981-1984.

Career

Assistant to dean of women, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1964-1966; director international student project, Greater Boston Young Men’s Christian Association, 1967-1968; dean of women, Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts, 1968-1972; psychologist, Control Bergen Cmty. Mental Health Center, Paramus, New Jersey, 1975-1977; principal clinical psychologist, New Jersey Department Development Disabilities, South Orange, New Jersey, since 1978. Chair New Jersey Psychology Advisory Committee, Trenton, 1986-1988.

Achievements

• Joan Kakascik has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner Bergen County Commision on Status of Women, Hackensack, New Jersey, since 1989. Appointee Governor's Commission Science Advisors, Trenton. Rotary Group Study Exch.

Program, Austria, 1995. LTC United States National Guard, 1974-1994. Member New Jersey Psychological Association (committee chair 1989-1990), East Bergen Business & Professional Women (vice president 1989-1991), American Psychological Association, Association Military Surgeons-United States, New Jersey Federation Business & Professional Women (planning committee 1990-1991), National Guard Association New Jersey (president 1989-1991), Lieutenant Daniel W. Lee Armor Association (charter).

Interests

• Avocations: cross country skiing, golf, reading.

Connections

Father:

John Stephen Kakascik

Mother:

Mary (Chowka) Kakascik