Marjorie Faith Olney

Background

Olney, Marjorie Faith was born on May 14, 1955 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Daughter of Parker Eckings and Ila Marjorie (Hoffman) Olney.

Education

Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, 1985; Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1992; Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1995.

Career

Rehabilitation counselor, Control New York Superior vena cava syndrome Office, Syracuse, 1975-1988; director vocational service, Pioneer, Inc., Syracuse, 1988-1992; director vocational services, ARISE, Syracuse, 1993-1994; assistant professor, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, since 1997. Academic instructor Syracuse University, Utica College and Cazenovia College, New York, 1991-1997. Consultant, presenter, since 1996.

Tutor, evaluator State University of New York Empire State College, Syracuse. Expert witness, Reagles & Associations, Syracuse.

Achievements

• Marjorie Faith Olney has been listed as a noteworthy Rehabilitation educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors, committee chair Onondaga Cmty. Living, Syracuse, 1995-1997. Committee co-chair, board directors Syracuse Gay and Lesbian Chorus, 1993-1996.

Member Association for Persons in Supported Employment (co-chair, conference committee since 1994), Association for Persons in Supported Employment International, Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, Brain Injury Association of New York State, Center New York Coalition for Traumatic Brain Injury (co-chair 1994-1996).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, hiking, canoeing, folk arts.

Connections

Father:

Parker Eckings Olney

Mother:

Ila Marjorie (Hoffman) Olney