Background
Pope, Lena Elizabeth was born on January 25, 1935 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of James S. and Elease (Edwards) Smith.
Pope, Lena Elizabeth was born on January 25, 1935 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of James S. and Elease (Edwards) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College, 1955; student, Northwestern University, 1961; student, DePaul University, 1975-1978; Master of Arts, National College, 1987.
Assistant to registrar, Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College, Lorman, Mississippi, 1955-1957; teacher, Alexander High School, Brookhaven, 1957-1960; teacher, Magnolia High School, Moss Point, Mississippi, 1960-1962; assistant student personnel, Jackson (Mississippi) State College, 1962-1964; teacher, Chicago Public schools, 1964-1965, 78-80; administrative assistant aide, United States Senator Charles H. Percy, Chicago, 1965-1978; teacher, Citywide Colls., Chicago, 1976-1979; vice president human resources, Human Resources Development Institute, Chicago, since 1982. Consultant Foundatin I, Harvey, Illinois, since 1989, Safer Foundation, Chicago, since 1990, Foster Park Community Organisation, Chicago, since 1991.
Office manager Percy for Senator, Chicago, 1966, 70, 74, 78. Transportation director Republican National Convention, Kansas City, Kansas, 1976. Volunteer Thompson For Governor, Chicago.
Secretary Oakdale Covenant Church, 1985-1989. Member Alcorn State Alumni (secretary, consultant since 1990), Eta Phi Beta (Soror of Year 1987. President Alpha Lambda chapter since 1999).
Daughter of James S. and Elease (Edwards) Smith. M. Roland Van Pope, December 22, 1955 (deceased 1967). Children: Nikki D., Ronald V., Ouida.