Lorraine Elizabeth Matthews

Background

Matthews, Lorraine Elizabeth was born on April 20, 1946 in Algona, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Howard Olaf and Frances Elizabeth (Leicher) Funnemark.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Iowa State University, 1968; Master of Science in Nutrition Science, Drexel U., 1979.

Career

Test kitchen home economist, Campbell Soup Company, Camden, New Jersey, 1968-1969; dietitian trainee, Philadelphia General Hospital, 1970-1973; clinical dietitian, Philadelphia General Hospital, 1973-1977; clinical dietitian manager, Philadelphia Nursing Home, 1977-1978; administrative dietitian, Philadelphia, Prison System, 1978-1982; instutional food service director, Philadelphia Department Public Health, 1982-1994; director dietary, Philadelphia Nursing Home, 1994-1995; manager education nutrition & training, Philadelphia Department Public Health, since 1995. Adjunct Professor Drexel U., Philadelphia, since 1990, Immaculate College, Malvern, Pennsylvania, since 1992, Pennsylvania State University, Abington, Pennsylvania, 1984-1990. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Lorraine Elizabeth Matthews has been listed as a noteworthy Public health nutritionist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Creater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, since 1995, Inn Dwelling, Philadelphia, since 1996. Member American Dietetic Association, Pennsylvania Dietetic Association (president 1985-1986, Outstanding Professional 1982, Keystone award 1988, Outstandind Educator award 1998), Philadelphia Dietetic Association (president 1980-1981), Delaware Valley chapter Society Nutrition Education (nominating committee 1994). F C.

Connections

Married Samuel L. Matthews, August 23, 1969. Children: Kristen, Brian, Eric.

Father:

Howard Olaf Funnemark

Mother:

Frances Elizabeth (Leicher) Funnemark

Spouse:

Samuel L. Matthews

child:

Kristen Matthews

child:

Eric Matthews

child:

Brian Matthews