Background
Heller, Mary Bernita was born on February 11, 1934 in Roland, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Casper and Blanche (Hanson) Stenberg.
Heller, Mary Bernita was born on February 11, 1934 in Roland, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Casper and Blanche (Hanson) Stenberg.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1956; Master of Social Work, Fordham University, 1970.
Psychiatric social worker, Beloit Children's Home, Ames, Iowa., 1957-1958; caseworker, Lutheran Community Superior vena cava syndrome, New York City, 1958-1959; caseworker, Society Seamen's Children, Staten Island, New York, 1971-1975; psychiatric social worker, Staten Island Mental Health, 1971-1975; psychotherapist, Mid-Hudson Cons. Center, Wappinger Falls, New York, 1976-1994; private practice, Poughkeepsie, New York, since 1977; psychotherapist, Windsor Counseling Group, New Windsor, New York, since 1989. Supervisor Lutheran Community Superior vena cava syndrome, New York City, since 1987.
Board directors Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, 1983-1988. Board directors Seafarers and International House, New York City, 1990-1996, vice president, 2002-2005, president, 2005-2008. Member candidacy committee Metropolitan New York Synod, New York City, 1986-1994, vice president, 1992-2002, president 2005-2008, chair Strategic Planning Committee, 2008-2009.
Member council Hudson Valley Philharmonic, Poughkeepsie, 1983-1988. Member Mission Development Board, Metro New York Sqnod, 2004-2009. Fellow American Orthopsychiat.
Association; member National Association of Social Workers, Academy Certified Social Workers.
Married John R. Heller, June 7, 1958. Children: Kristen, Jonathan, Kathryn.