Joan Larson Kelly

Background

Kelly, Joan Larson was born on July 31, 1927 in Platteville, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Irving P. and Willah (Johnson) P.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Toledo, 1949. Master of Business Administration, The George Washington University, 1983.

Career

Buyer, R.H. Macy & Company, Toledo, 1949-1951; teacher, The International School, Medellin, Columbia, 1952-1953; teacher, The American School in Japan, 1953-1964; director communications, Volunteers in Service to America, Washington director photography, The Peace Corps, Washington, 1968-1970; director public relations, Public Broadcasting Service, 1970-1971; director public relations, The American Association State Colls. & Universities, Washington, 1971-1973; director public relations, The Science Museum, St. Paul, 1973-1976; director public relations, United States Commission Civil Rights, Washington, 1977-1978; director public relations, HCRS Department Interior, Washington, 1978-1981; vice president, Drake Beam Morin, Washington, 1980-1983; account executive, Hill & Knowlton, Washington, 1983-1985; manager business ptnrships., AARP, Washington, since 1985.

Achievements

• Joan Larson Kelly has been listed as a noteworthy Association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Press Club, Federal City Club.

Interests

• Avocation: painting.

Connections

Married Thomas Wylie Kelly, September 7, 1973.

Father:

Irving P. P.

Mother:

Willah (Johnson) P.

Spouse:

Thomas Wylie Kelly