Joan Zeeman Javits

Background

Javits, Joan Zeeman was born on August 17, 1928 in New York City. Daughter of Benjamin Abraham and Lily (Braxton) Javits.

Education

Bachelor, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1949. Master of Education, University Vermont, Burlington, 1976.

Career

Public relations executive Benjamin Sonnenberg, New York City, 1949-1951. Freelance writer, since 1952. President Javits Zeeman Music Associates, JJZ Realty.

Achievements

• Joan Zeeman Javits has been listed as a notable writer, inventor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Theatreworks United States of America (formerly Performing Arts Repertory Theatre), New York City, 1953-1983, Professional Childrens School, New York City, 1980-1989, Palm Beach School Arts Foundation, 1993-2000, since 2006, Florida Theatrical Association, since 1994. Board directors Baroque Srings Quartet, 1996-2000. Member American Society of Composers, Dramatists Guild, Gilbert and Sullivan Society, Vassar Club (Westchester, New York and Palm Beach, Florida) (secretary 1978-1984, vice president 1984-1986(.

Connections

Married John Huibert Zeeman III, March 20, 1954. Children: Jonathan Huibert, Andrea Zeeman Deane, Eloise Zeeman Scharff, Phoebe Zeeman Fitch, Merrily Margaret Zeeman Bodell.

Father:

Benjamin Abraham Javits

Mother:

Lily (Braxton) Javits

Spouse:

John Huibert Zeeman III

child:

Phoebe Zeeman Fitch Javits

child:

Merrily Margaret Zeeman Bodell Javits

child:

Andrea Zeeman Deane Javits

child:

Jonathan Huibert Javits

child:

Eloise Zeeman Scharff Javits