Background
Neal, Leora Louise Haskett was born on February 23, 1943 in New York City. Daughter of Melvin Elias and Miriam Emily (Johnson) Haskett.
Neal, Leora Louise Haskett was born on February 23, 1943 in New York City. Daughter of Melvin Elias and Miriam Emily (Johnson) Haskett.
Bachelor in Psychology and Sociology, City College New York, 1965. Master of Science in Social Work, Columbia University, 1970. Certified adoption specialist, Columbia University, 1977.
International Business Machines Corporation certified community executive training program, New York City, 1982.
Caseworker, New York City Department Social Service, 1965-1967; caseworker, Windham Child Care, New York City, 1967-1973; executive director, founder, Association Black Social Workers Child Adoption Counseling and Referral Service, New York City, 1975-1996. Consultant adoption, adoption training New York State Department Social Svc., Columbia University School Social Work, New York City Human Resources Administration, U. Louisiana, New Orleans. Founder Haskett-Neal Publs., Bronx, New York, 1993.
President board directors, founder Fountain Avenue Community Development Corporation. Board directors Grandparents Advocacy Project, since 2000. Member National Association of Female Executives, National Association Black Social Workers (co-chair task force on foster care and adoption 1994-1908, Outstanding Community Service award 1994, Pyramid award 2005, 08), Columbia University Alumni Association, City College of New York Alumni Association, Missionary Committee Revival Team (outreach chair 1982-1988).
Married Robert A. Neal, April 23, 1966. Children: Marla Patrice, Johnathan Robert.