Background
Samuelson, Joan Benoit was born on May 16, 1957 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States. Daughter of André and Nancy Benoit.
Samuelson, Joan Benoit was born on May 16, 1957 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, United States. Daughter of André and Nancy Benoit.
Student, Bowdoin College. Student, North Carolina State University.
Long-distance coach Boston University. Runner; Runner 10K L.L. Bean Run, July 4, 1997. Board directors Gulf of Maine Aquarium, Foundation for Advancement Education, International Amateur Athletic Federation Council.
Active Maine Lung Foundation, Natural Resources Council Main, Alzheimer's Foundation, Multiple Sclerosis Society, Special Olympics.
Governor's Council Physical Education and Sports, since 1995. Governor's Executive Council, Communities for Children, since 1997. Founder and chairman Peoples Heritage Bank Beach to Beacon 10K, since 1997.
Married Scott Samuelson. Children: Abigail, Anders.