Background
Brooks, Kendra Lee was born on December 5, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Kenneth LaVerne and Margret Elizabeth (Timberman) Hardine.
Brooks, Kendra Lee was born on December 5, 1948 in Galesburg, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Kenneth LaVerne and Margret Elizabeth (Timberman) Hardine.
Bachelor of Science, Center Missouri State University, 1971. Master of Social Work, Iowa University, 1983.
Medical social worker, Kansas Missouri General Hospital, 1971-1973; social worker, Luther Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Galesburg, 1979-1980; director group home, Harrington Home, Galesburg, 1980-1982; assistant administrator, Harrington Home, Galesburg, 1982-1984; executive director, United Way Knox County, Galesburg, 1984-1986; executive director, United Way Pueblo (Colorado), 1986-1990; president, United Way Duluth (Minnesota), since 1990.
Member of the Chamber of Commerce (ambassador leadership class 1986-1989), Rotary (community and youth service since 1986).
Married Douglas Alen Brooks (divorced October 1979). Chldren: Kirsten Renee, Craig Hardine.