Background
Forman, Johanna Sebastian Mendelson was born on July 26, 1947 in New York City. Daughter of Abraham and Sivia (Friedman) Rosenthal.
lawyer researcher International affairs educator
Forman, Johanna Sebastian Mendelson was born on July 26, 1947 in New York City. Daughter of Abraham and Sivia (Friedman) Rosenthal.
Bachelor with honors, Queens College, 1968; Master of International Affairs, Columbia University, 1970; certified L.Am. studies, Columbia University, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy in L.Am. History, Washington University, St. Louis, 1978; Juris Doctor, American U., 1988.
Assistant director, Center Defense Information, Washington, 1978-1980;
director, Clearinghouse on Voter Education, Washington, 1980-1984;
director public policy, American Association of University Women, Washington
national affairs associate, National Public Radio, 1985-1986;
research professor, director democracy projects School International Svc., American U., Washington, since 1986;
attorney-advisor Executive Office Immigration Review, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1989-1990;
senior advisor Office Transition Initiatives, United States Agency for International Development, Washington, since 1992. Consultant Women's Campaign Research Fund, 1985-1986, Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs steering committee, since 1987, Chautauqua Institution Control American Programs. Lecturer Inter-American Defense College.
Commentator on various television and cable networks.
Board of directors Women in International Security, since 1988. Board international editors North South Center, U. Miami, 1995.
Married Wallace Mendelson, June28, 1970 (divorced January 1982). Married David Sholem Forman, May 20, 1984. 1 child, Gideon Louis.