Laura Juanita Burton Odem

Background

Odem, Laura Juanita Burton was born on January 21, 1947 in Newark. Daughter of Herman L. and Iola Burton.

Education

Bachelor, Spelman College, 1968. Postgraduate, Control Data Institute, 1970.

Career

Social worker Los Angeles County Public Social Services, 1968—1970, chief personnel training, 1970—1972, personnel analyst with personnel department, 1972—1974, team leader, 1974—1977, community development analyst, 1974—1977, personnel management specialist, since 1977.

Achievements

• Laura Juanita Burton Odem has been listed as a noteworthy personnel director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Black Women's Network. Executive board directors Los Angeles chapter Jack & Jill America, Inc. Member Inter-Alumni Council United Negro College Fund.

Member of American Society Public Administration, American Society Personnel Management, California Personnel Management Association.

Connections

Married Jerry Odem, September 4, 1970. 1 child Veronica Michelle.

Father:

Herman L. Burton

Mother:

Iola Burton

Spouse:

Jerry Odem

child:

Veronica Michelle Odem