Background
Symmonds, Margaret Gisondi was born on March 21, 1929 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Daughter of Harvey and Dorothy (Desmond) Gisondi.
Symmonds, Margaret Gisondi was born on March 21, 1929 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Daughter of Harvey and Dorothy (Desmond) Gisondi.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1957.
Administrative assistant to dean graduate faculties Columbia University, New York City, 1951—1953. Teacher public schools, 1956—1963. Section supervisor Basic Systems Inc., 1963—1964.
Writer Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1964—1965. Free lance writer, 1966—1971. Partner Hasty Pudding Catering Service, Macomb, Illinois, 1972—1974.
Executive director Illinois Commission Status Women, Springfield, 1974—1984. Executive Illinois Department Children & Family Services, 1980—1982, Illinois Department Commerce & Community Affairs, since 1982.
Member coordinating committee International Women's Year, 1976—1977. Illinois delegate national conference, 1977. Member Governor's Advisory Committee on Statewide Displaced Homemakers Program, 1979—1982.
Member advisory board Illinois Women's History Week, 1980. Member Advisory Council Education Handicapped Children, 1980—1981. Member health education advisory committee Illinois Board Education, 1981—1982.
Early childhood services committee, 1980—1981. Member Illinois Council Nutrition, since 1982. Member of American Association of University Women, Springfield Women's Political Caucus, Illinois Women's Political Caucus (past director), National Women's Political Caucus.
1 child.