Background
Covey, Lirio S. was born on October 24, 1943 in Manila. Daughter of Carlos Cruz and Hortensia Sobrevinas. came to the United States, 1965.
Covey, Lirio S. was born on October 24, 1943 in Manila. Daughter of Carlos Cruz and Hortensia Sobrevinas. came to the United States, 1965.
Bachelor of Science, St. Theresa's College, 1964; Master of Arts in Psychology, Columbia University, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology, CUNY, 1983.
Research assistant, American Health Foundation, New York City, 1970-1972; epidemiologist, American Health Foundation, New York City, 1973-1974; research associate, CUNY, 1976; adjunct instructor psychology, Damavand College, Tehran, Iran, 1977-1978; senior epidemiologist, American Health Foundation, 1979-1982; research scientist, New York State Psychiatric Institute, since 1987; associate research scientist, Columbia University, New York City, 1987-1992.
Committee chair Science and Technology Council Philippine Consulate, New York City, 1990-1994. Member APHA, Society Behavioral Medicine, Society Research in Nicotine/Tobacco, Society for Epidemiologic Research.
Married Michael H. Covey, June 15, 1968. Children: William, Michael L.