Background
Ario, Joel Scott was born on July 11, 1953 in Minneapolis. Son of Frank Leroy and Georgette Frances (Lones) Ario.
Ario, Joel Scott was born on July 11, 1953 in Minneapolis. Son of Frank Leroy and Georgette Frances (Lones) Ario.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1975; Master of Divinity cum laude, Harvard University, 1978; Juris Doctor cum laude, Harvard University, 1981.
Attorney Legal Services Institute, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, 1980-1981. Consumer advisory, legal counsel Massachusetts Public Interest Research Group, Boston, 1981-1986. Founder, executive director Wisconsin Public Interest Research Group, Madison, 1986-1987.
Executive director Oregon State-Student Public Interest Research Grp., Portland, 1987. Insurance administrator Oregon Insurance Division, Salem. Legal counsel, consultant Fund for Public Interest Research, Boston, since 1982.
Founder, executive director National Student Campaign Against Hunger, Boston, since 1985.
Campaign chairman Consumers for Recycling (Yes or No), Portland, 1990. Member Consumer Federation American (board directors since 1987), Portland City Club, Phi Beta Kappa.