Background
Kantrowitz, Joanne Spencer was born on December 6, 1931 in Marquette, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Robert S. and Doris Margaret (Jorgensen) Spencer.
Kantrowitz, Joanne Spencer was born on December 6, 1931 in Marquette, Michigan, United States. Daughter of Robert S. and Doris Margaret (Jorgensen) Spencer.
Bachelor, Michigan University, 1953. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1967.
Editor, writer, Irving-Cloud Publishing, Chicago, 1954-1956; writer, social activist, Tarrytown, New York, since 1980; director communications, Professional Women in Construction, 1985-1989; consultant, Professional Women in Construction, since 1989. Lecturer Kent State University, Marymount College, Vassar College, Pratt Institute, 1957-1976.
Board directors Asbury Terrace, Tarrytown, 1983-1993. Women's advisory board Westchester County, 1984-1986. Secretary for Christian education Westchester-Rockland Reformed Church Women, 1982-1985.
Campaign manager New York State Assembly candidate, Yonkers, 1984. Active Voter Registration Project, 1984. Publicity manager European Research Area campaign, Westchester National Organization of Women, 1981, program planning, 1980-1983, steering committee 1980-1988, chair 20th birthday gala, 1986, chair task force on religion & morality, 1983-1986, vice president publicity, 1983-1986.
Assistant to president National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Tarrytown, 1992-1994, council, since 1994.
Married Nathan Kantrowitz, June 2, 1958. Children: Alexander Fraser, Edward Fraser.