Katherine Gabel

Background

Gabel, Katherine was born on April 9, 1938 in Rochester, New York, United States. Daughter of M. Wren and Esther (Conger) Gabel.

Education

AB, Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1959; Master of Social Work, Simmons College, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1967; Juris Doctor, Union U., 1970; business program, Stanford University, 1984.

Career

Psychological social worker, Center Island Mental Health Center, Uniondale, New York, 1961-1962; psychological social worker, superintendent, Georgia State Training School for Girls, Atlanta, 1962-1964; consultant, New York State Crime Control Council, Albany, 1968-1970; faculty, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1972-1976; superintendent, Arizona Department of Corrections, Phoenix, 1970-1976; dean, professor, Smith College, 1976-1985; president, Pacific Oaks College and Children's School, Pasadena, California, 1985-1998. Advisor, delegate United Nations, Geneva, 1977. Member Southern California Youth Authority, 1986-1991.

Achievements

• Katherine Gabel has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice chair United Way, Northampton, 1982-1983. Chair Mayor's Task Force, Northampton, 1981. Member National Association Social Work, Academy Certified Social Workers, National Association Education Young Children, Western Association Schools and Colls., Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, Athenaeum, Pasadena Rotary Club.

Connections

Married Seth Devore Strickland, June 24, 1961 (divorced 1965).

Father:

M. Wren Gabel

Mother:

Esther (Conger) Gabel

Spouse:

Seth Devore Strickland