Background
McSherry, Joan Patrice was born on June 17, 1949 in New York City. Daughter of William Patrick and Bobette Hope (Ryan) McSherry.
educator political scientist researcher
McSherry, Joan Patrice was born on June 17, 1949 in New York City. Daughter of William Patrick and Bobette Hope (Ryan) McSherry.
Bachelor, University of California, Berkeley, 1971; Master of Arts, CUNY, 1991; Doctor of Philosophy, CUNY, 1994.
Assistant library, University of California, Berkeley, 1978-1981; senior researcher, Institute for the Study of Labor and Economics Crisis, San Francisco, 1979-1985; consultant to non-profit organizations, New York City, 1986-1990; research associate, Ralph Bunche Institute on the United Nations, New York City, 1988-1994; assistant professor international relations and Latin American Studies, State University of New York, New Paltz, New York, since 1994. Adjunct assistant professor CUNY, 1993-1994. Teacher assistant public schools, California, 1971-1978.
Involved in human rights work and advocacy World University Svc., Geneva, New York, 1986-1990, United Nations representative Comision para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos en Centroamerica, New York City, 1991-1992. Board directors Global Options, 1986-1992. Member American Political Science Association, Latin American Studies Association, New England Council on Latin American Studies.