Mara Lindsey Nesbitt

Background

Nesbitt, Mara Lindsey was born on September 18, 1952 in New York City. Daughter of Saul M. and Esta Nesbitt.

Education

Associate of Arts, Kirkwood Community College, 1973; student, University Iowa, 1973-1974; student, East-West College, 1983-1984.

Career

Executive director, National Organization for Women, Portland, Oregon, 1975-1976; administrative assistant, Harry's Mother Counseling Agency, Portland, 1976-1978; events and information coordinator, N.W. Artists Workshop, Portland, 1980-1983; telemarketing supervisor, Willamette Week Newspaper, Portland, 1981-1984; owner, The Nesbitt Massage, Portland, since 1984. Member of advisory board Ample Opportunity, Portland, 1985-1986. Office manager, Canine massage instructor Animal School, yoga stretch for large women instructor Multnomah County Health Promotions.

Member support staff for women, infants and children program North Portland Health Clinic, 1987-1989.

Achievements

• Mara Lindsey Nesbitt has been listed as a noteworthy Therapist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Organizer Portland Performing Arts Marathon, 1975. Member National Organization for Women, Audobon Society, Oregon Massage Technicians Association (secretary 1985-1986).

Interests

• Avocations: music, yoga, reading, art.

Connections

Father:

Saul M. Nesbitt

Mother:

Esta Nesbitt