Background
Helfer, Joanne L. was born on August 5, 1929 in New York City. Daughter of Isidore Lawrence and Frances Helen (Slobodin) Salomon.
Helfer, Joanne L. was born on August 5, 1929 in New York City. Daughter of Isidore Lawrence and Frances Helen (Slobodin) Salomon.
Bachelor, Hunter College, 1950.
Freelance writer and publicist, 1950—1975. Director communications Eastman Dental Center. Principal Jo Helfer Communications, since 1987.
Board directors Enid Knapp Botsford School Dance, Rochester, since 1982, Rochester Oratorio Society, 1984. Coordinator Rochester chapter Common Cause, 1972—1973. Consultant Women's Career Center, Rochester, since 1975.
Active Cancer Action Inc., chairman, 1959, Rochester Nurses Registry. Member of Public Relations Society of America (chapter director 1982-1987, vice president 1984, president 1985), Rochester Women's Network, International Association Business Communications (District One First Place Honors 1977), Women in Communications (chapter secretary 1977-1978, vice president 1983-1984, president 1985-1986), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married H. Lawrence Helfer, December 22, 1956. Children: Adam Daniel, Elizabeth Laura, Martha Blanche, Tamara Toby.