Background
Bryant, Joanne Catherine was born on May 17, 1930 in North English, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Vincent A. and Margaretta Jane (Johnston) Donahoe.
Bryant, Joanne Catherine was born on May 17, 1930 in North English, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Vincent A. and Margaretta Jane (Johnston) Donahoe.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Avila College, 1951; Master of Education, University of Illinois, 1953.
Teacher, East Whitier (California) School District, 1953-1956; teacher, Creole Petroleum Corporation, Tiajuana, Venezuela., 1956-1958; teacher, International Petroleum, Talara, Peru., 1963-1968; teacher, International School, Tripoli, Libya., 1971; founder of Beginning English Class, Needs Center, Taft, California, since 1987. Volunteer, translator Kern County Department Welfare and Public Health, Taft, since 1983, NEEDS Center, Flying Samaritans, 1988-1990. Member of advisory board West Kern Counseling Center, 1991-1994.
Co-chairman Junior Red Cross, New Canaan, Connecticut, 1976-1978. Board directors Salvation Army, Taft, West Side District Hospital, Taft, Community Health Centers Kern County, Bakersfield, California, Assistance League of Bakersfield, 1989-1994. Board directors A League of Bakersfield, 1990-1991, chairman resource development, 1990-1991, recording secretary, 1991-1992, co-chair social committee, 1992-1993.
Member American Association of University Women (vice president 1972-1973), Concerned About Petroleum (board directors since 1985), Petroleum Engineering Wives (board directors 1988-1989), Taft Chamber of Commerce (chairman Gala 1992), Soroptimist International of Taft (Women Helping Women award 1988).
Married Harvey Lee.