Leah Ruth Young

Background

Young, Leah Ruth was born on September 14, 1942 in New York City. Daughter of Abraham and Betty (Davis) Figelman.

Education

AB, George Washington University, 1964; Master of Science, Columbia University, 1965.

Career

Reporter, United Press International, Washington, 1965-1966; reporter, Baltimore New American, 1966-1967; ghost writer for. Sen. Harrison Williams, United States Senate, Washington, 1967; reporter, The Journal of Commerce, Washington, 1967-1989; press director Committee on Small Business, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1989-1992; freelance writer, since 1992.

Achievements

• Leah Ruth Young has been listed as a noteworthy Journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Rodney Lee Young, Junior, Oct.8, 1966. 1 child, Justine Rebecca.

Father:

Abraham Figelman

Mother:

Betty (Davis) Figelman

Spouse:

Rodney Lee Young

child:

Justine Rebecca Young