Background
Ocasio, Josefa was born on May 4, 1940 in aguez, Puerto Rico. Arrived in United States, 1949. Daughter of Jose Ocasio and Josefina (Jorge) Ocasio.
Ocasio, Josefa was born on May 4, 1940 in aguez, Puerto Rico. Arrived in United States, 1949. Daughter of Jose Ocasio and Josefina (Jorge) Ocasio.
L.P.N., Bellavista Hospital, 1964. Bachelor of Arts Hospital Administration, City College of New York, 1981. Master of Public Health, Columbia University, 1984.
Office nurse, 1964—1966. Member nursing staff Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York City, since 1966. Parent educator Lamaze Institute, Lenox Hill Hospital, 1980—1981.
Lamaze instructor, since 1978. Public health nurse New York City Bureau Child Welfare, 1980—1981. Founder, 1976; director, teacher pregnancy prevention Washington Heights Youth Outreach Program.
Board directors East Harlem Health Council, since 1980. Secretary general Hispanic Health Congress Northern Manhattan, since 1980. Member program planning and facilities committee Presbyterian Hospital Community Health Council, since 1979.
Member of International College Astrology, National Astrological Society, Metropolitan Childbirth Association New York City, New York State Nurses Association, American Public Health Association, International Childbirth Association, Women's Health Network, National Association Female Executives, American Nurses Association.
Children: Brenda, Joey.