Martin Dan Schwartz

Background

Schwartz, Martin Dan was born on September 24, 1947 in Brooklyn. Son of Nathan and Rita Joan (Smolensky) Schwartz.

Education

Bachelor, Syracuse University, 1969. Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1971. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1975.

Career

Therapist Children's Village, Dobbs Ferry, New York, 1971-1972. Director American Red Cross Enterprises, Nyack, 1973-1978. Adjunct professor grad school College New Rochelle, 1976-1979.

Executive director Kennedy Center, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1978-1981, president, since 1981. Founder, board directors Human Services Transportation Consortium, Bridgeport. Surveyor Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Tucson, since 1984.

Achievements

• Martin Dan Schwartz has been listed as a noteworthy social services agency executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner Mayor's Commission on Handicapped, Bridgeport, since 1979. Chairman agency campaign United Way Eastern Fairfield County, Bridgeport, 1982,83. Member advisory council College Health Services, University Bridgeport, 1983-1985.

Member Connecticut Association Rehabilitation Facilities (vice president 1982-1983, president 1984-1985, leadership award, 1985), Phi Delta Kappa, Probus Club Greater Bridgeport (vice president 1981-1982, Probian of the Year award 1981). Lodges: Lions.

Interests

• Boating, tennis, skiing, piano.

Connections

Married Elaine Deborah Welch, August 10, 1974. Children: Michael Adam, Allyson Jill.