Background
Canabal, Maria Enilda was born on August 5, 1944 in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Daughter of Modesto and Maria (Lopez) Canabal.
Canabal, Maria Enilda was born on August 5, 1944 in Yauco, Puerto Rico. Daughter of Modesto and Maria (Lopez) Canabal.
Bachelor of Science, University Puerto Rico, 1964. Master of Science, Florida State University, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1988.
Extension agent, Agricultural Extension Svc., Los Marias, Puerto Rico, 1964-1966; teacher, Department Education, Salinas, Puerto Rico, 1966-1967; teacher, Colegio Ponceno, Inc., Ponce, Puerto Rico, 1977-1979; director women education program, Centro I. Ferré, Ponce, 1980-1981; instructor, Interam. U. Puerto Rico, San German, 1980-1984; teaching assistant, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1984-1987; assistant professor, Illinois State University, Normal, 1987-1993; associate professor, Illinois State University, Normal, since 1993. Research coordinator assessment of status of minorities in education project Illinois State University, since 1991.
Member American Home Economics Association (Carley-Canoyer-Cutler award 1986), International Federation Home Economics, American Council on Consumer Interests, Population Association American, North Central Sociological Association, Association for Women in Development, Organization Latin America Employees (co-chair 1989-1993), Illinois Association Hispanic State Employees, Omicron Nu.
Married Juan G. Arbona, February 12, 1966 (deceased 1982). Children: Juan M., Enilda M.