Joyce C. Kathan

Background

Kathan, Joyce C. was born on October 28, 1931 in Middletown, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Herbert G. and Mabel Elizabeth (Lee) Clark.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work magna cum laude, Southern Connecticut State University, 1976.

Career

District director, Council Greater Boston Camp Fire Girls, 1969-1973; director senior citizen programs, Town of Woodbury, Connecticut, 1976-1997; information officer, Connecticut Coalition of Aging, since 1998; district director, Council Greater Boston Camp Fire Girls, 1969-1973. Participant Global Assembly of Women and Environmental, 1991. Member of advisory board Visiting Nurse Association health Care, 1985-1995.

Achievements

• Joyce C. Kathan has been listed as a noteworthy social worker, administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Prospect Commission on Aging, Connecticut, 1979—1989, chair, 1979—1987. Appointed member Congressional District 3 and 5 advisory council Connecticut Permanent Commission on Status of Women, 1996—2008. Board director Robin Ridge Elderly Housing, 2001—2003, E. Irene Boardman Foundation, since 1995, We.

Connecticut Area Agency on Aging, 1986—1992, president, 1990—1992, advisory council, 2005—2008. Board director Waterbury Young Women’s Christian Association, 1977—1983, recording secretary. Member of League of Women Voters (president Cheshire chapter 1989-1993), American Association of University Women (local and state committees 1978—2008, Association Public Policy Committee 1985-1989, public policy chairman Connecticut chapter 1996—2000, president Greater Waterbury chapter since 2000, public policy chairman Connecticut chapter 2004-2008, Named Gift award Connecticut chapter 1981, 1985, 1997, Outstanding Community Service award Connecticut chapter 1994), National Association of Social Workers, Connecticut Association Senior Center Personnel (recording secretary 1995-1997, charter member, Service award 1986), Women's Environmental and Development Organization, Connecticut League of Women Voters (public policy committee 1988-1995).

Connections

Married Boardman W. Kathan, August 17, 1952. Children: Nancy Lee, David Wardell, Robert Boardman.

Father:

Herbert G. Clark

Mother:

Mabel Elizabeth (Lee) Clark

Spouse:

Boardman W. Kathan

child:

Nancy Lee Kathan

child:

Robert Boardman Kathan

child:

David Wardell Kathan