Background
Ryder, Kay Hatton was born on October 21, 1935 in Cortland, New York, United States. Daughter of Alexander McMeekin and Edna E. (Weisenburger) Hatton.
Ryder, Kay Hatton was born on October 21, 1935 in Cortland, New York, United States. Daughter of Alexander McMeekin and Edna E. (Weisenburger) Hatton.
Bachelor of Science, University Rochester, 1957.
Rubber chemicals researcher, American Cyanamid, Bound Brook, New Jersey, 1957; biochemistry researcher, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, New York, 1958-1959; cancer researcher, Columbia University, New York City, 1959-1961; with D.I. water Research project, International Business Machines Corporation, Essex Junction, Vermont, 1977; public relations director, Visiting Nurse Association, Burlington, Vermont, since 1977. Consultant in field.
Communications committee United Way of Chittenden County, Burlington, since 1987. Board directors Public Acess Advisory Board, Chittenden, Connecticut, 1986-1992, Young Men’s Christian Association, 1970-1973. 1st woman president First Congressional Church, Burlington, 1988-1989.
Past president Vermont Mozart Festival, Burlington, since 1976, honorary director. Vermont alumni representative University Rochester, since 1975. Board member UVM Lane concert series.
Board directors Cradle to Grave Arts. Member Public Relations Society of America, Zonta Club (vice president Chittenden Company chapter 1988-1989).
Married Richard Alan Ryder, December 7, 1957. Children: Allison Kay, Cheryl Elaine, Steven Hatton.