Laura Whalen Kelley

Background

Kelley, Laura Whalen was born on March 22, 1946 in Oakland, California, United States. Daughter of Mark Alexander and Helene (Roche) Whalen.

Education

Bachelor, Roanoke College, 1968; Master of Arts, North Carolina Center U., 1974; postgraduate, Fielding Institute, Santa Barbara, California, since 1988.

Career

Counselor, Gladyn School, Leesburg, Virginia, 1968-1969; probation officer, Durham County, Durham, North Carolina, 1973-1974; social worker, Reception and Diagnostic Center, Richmond, Virginia, 1974-1975; research associate, Research Triangle Pk., Durham, 1971-1972; research associate, Duke U., Durham, 1972-1973; director, counselor, Human Resources, Anchorage, 1975-1980; dean continuing education, Alaska Pacific U., Anchorage, 1980-1981; teacher, Community College, Anchorage, 1981-1987; assistant professor psychology and human services, U. Alaska, 1987-1989; associate professor psychology and human services, U. Alaska, since 1989.

Achievements

• Laura Whalen Kelley has been listed as a noteworthy Human services educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary Center Labor Council, Anchorage, 1982-1984. Board directors Catholic Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Anchorage, since 1987. Member NASW, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (vice president Alaksa branch since 1984, George Meany award 1988), National Organisation for Human Superior vena cava syndrome Education, Alaska Federation Teachers (state president 1982-1983).

Interests

• Avocations: writing, political activities.

Connections

Married Leonard T. Kelley, August 31, 1968. Children: Michaela, Kaylen.

Father:

Mark Alexander Whalen

Mother:

Helene (Roche) Whalen

Spouse:

Leonard T. Kelley

child:

Michaela Kelley

child:

Kaylen Kelley