Background
Geerdes, Mary Elizabeth was born on November 6, 1947 in Albuquerque. Daughter of Joseph John and Grace Garnet (Gladwin) Boyle.
Geerdes, Mary Elizabeth was born on November 6, 1947 in Albuquerque. Daughter of Joseph John and Grace Garnet (Gladwin) Boyle.
Bachelor of science in nursing, University New Mexico, 1969. Master of Arts in Education, University New Mexico, 1971. Juris Doctor, Thomas Jefferson School Law, San Diego, 1994.
Staff nurse, Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, 1969-1971; commissioned Lieutenant (junior grade), United States Navy, 1971; advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, United States Navy, 1981; clinical instructor, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, California, 1971-1973; charge nurse, Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton, California, 1975-1978; instructor, Naval School Health Sciences, San Diego, 1973-1975; charge nurse, Naval Hospital, Okinawa., Japan, 1978-1980; coordinator emergency nursing, Naval Hospital, Long Beach, California, 1983-1986; coordinator emergency nursing, Naval Hospital, San Diego, 1980-1983; clinical consultant emergency nursing, Naval Hospital, San Diego, 1986-1988; coordinator command risk management, Naval Hospital, San Diego, 1988-1991; retired, since 1991; partner, Geerdes & Geerdes, Chula Vista, California, since 1994. Instructor advanced cardiac life support, 1983-1989.
Advisory board Chula Vista Salvation Army. Member Emergency Nurses Association (instructor trauma nurse care course 1987-1997), Professional Association Diving Instructors (emeritus), California State Bar Association, South Bay Bar Association, Navy Nurse Corps Association, Retired Officers Association.
Married Franklin Geerdes, October 12, 1985. Children: David, Eric.