Background
Nettler, Lydia Kann was born on August 20, 1947 in New York City. Daughter of Paul and Zelda (Lebendyker) Kann.
Nettler, Lydia Kann was born on August 20, 1947 in New York City. Daughter of Paul and Zelda (Lebendyker) Kann.
Bachelor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1968; Master of Social Work, U. Connecticut, West Hartford, 1975.
Social worker Los Angeles Department Social Service, 1968—1969, Big Brothers Springfield, Massachusetts, 1969—1970, Child and Family Service, Springfield, 1973—1974, Veterans Administration Hospital, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1974—1975. Supervisor volunteer services Springfield Juvenile Court, 1971. Child welfare worker division child guardianship Department Public Welfare, Springfield, 1971—1973.
Medical social worker Mercy Hospital, 1975—1977. Social work consultant Hampshire Community Action Commission Day Care Program, Northampton, 1978—1984. Private practice psychotherapy, since 1985.
Resident Djerassi Artist Colony, California, 2005. Visiting artist American Academy, Rome, since 2005.
Founding member Northampton Alliance, Advisers for Children's Education, 1986-1992. Board directors Rosenberg Fund for Children, Springfield, 1990-1994, Northampton Center for Children and Families, 1994-1998. Committee chairman, member steering committee Northampton High School Parent Teacher Organization, 1992-1998.
Member National Association of Social Workers (diplomate).
Married Andrew Zimbalist, 1979 (divorced August 1996). Children: Jeffrey Nettler Zimbalist, Michael Nettler Zimbalist.