Background
Dennison, Mary Ellen was born on February 20, 1922 in Dunn Center, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Michael Joseph and Alice Bridget (Meehan) McGrath.
Dennison, Mary Ellen was born on February 20, 1922 in Dunn Center, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Michael Joseph and Alice Bridget (Meehan) McGrath.
Bachelor of Science, University California, San Francisco, 1974. Master of Science, University California, San Francisco, 1975.
Pediatrics office nurse-manager, Oakland, California, 1953—1965. Occupational health nurse American Can Company, 1965—1967. Instructor nursing Laney College, 1967—1970.
Public health nurse Humboldt-Del Norte County Health Department, Eureka, since 1976, director public health nursing, since 1983. Board directors Northern California Health Systems Agency, since 1979.
Commissioner Humboldt County Commission on Status of Women, since 1981, chairman, 1982—1984. President board directors Behavior Development Center, Eureka, 1981. Member of American Nurses Association, National Federation Business and Professional Women (chapter president 1980-1981, vice president Redwood Empire district), University California San Francisco Alumni Association, Sigma Theta Tau.
Married Lyle Dennison, September 18, 1946 (deceased ). Children: Mary Elizabeth, Michael Vincent, Kathleen Ann, Georgeanne.