Leda Leal Layo Danao

Background

Danao, Leda Leal Layo was born on April 9, 1946 in Kalibo, The Philippines. Daughter of Josue Pepito Layo and Gloria Fernandez Leal.

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing, University The Philippines, Quezon City, 1965. Master of Public Administration, University The Philippines, Manila, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology, University Washington, 1974.

Career

Regional associate, South and East Asia Population Council, Bankok, 1979-1981; associate professor, chair department nursing, University of The Philippines, Manila, 1984-1986; associate professor nursing, chair department research, University of The Philippines, Manila, 1987-1989; dean college of nursing, University of The Philippines, Manila, 1990-1993; professor nursing, University of The Philippines, Manila, since 1990; consultant department health, University of The Philippines, Manila, since 1994. Head World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Nursing Development, The Philippines, 1990-1993, temporary advisor western pacific regional office, Manila, 1991-1992.

Achievements

• Leda Leal Layo Danao has been listed as a noteworthy nursing educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Philippine Nurses Association (president 1992-1996), Philippine Federation of Professional Associations (vice president since 1996), Council of Professional Health Associations (board directors since 1992), University Philippines Alumni Association (life), Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Theta Tau.

Interests

• Avocations: writing, tennis, swimming, dancing, singing.

Connections

Married Rolando Altarejos Danao, July 10, 1980. 1 child, John Michael.

Father:

Josue Pepito Layo

Mother:

Gloria Fernandez Leal

Spouse:

Rolando Altarejos Danao

child:

John Michael Danao