John L. Palmer

Background

Palmer, John L. was born on April 10, 1943 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Sidwell and Helen (Logan) Palmer.

Education

Bachelor in Mathematics, Williams College, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, Stanford University, 1970.

Career

Assistant professor economics, Stanford University, California, 1969-1971; director office income security policy, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, 1971-1975; assistant secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, 1979-1981; senior fellow, The Brookings Institution, Washington, 1975-1979; senior fellow, The Urban Institute, Washington, 1981-1988; dean Maxwell School, Syracuse University, since 1988. Adjunct faculty Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1982-1984. Consultant numerous government agys. private foundations, 1975-1979, 81-.

Achievements

• John L. Palmer has been listed as a noteworthy Social sciences researcher, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow National Academy Public Administration. Member American Economics Association, Association Public Policy Analysis and Management, NAS (various committees), National Academy Social Insurance(president 1997-1999).

Connections

Married Nancy Hetenyi, June 29, 1968 (divorced December 1984). 1 child, Georgina; married Stephanie Graham Gould, June 21, 1986. 1 child, Joanna.

Father:

Richard Sidwell Palmer

Mother:

Helen (Logan) Palmer

Spouse:

Stephanie Graham Gould

Spouse:

Nancy Hetenyi

child:

Georgina Palmer

child:

Joanna Palmer