Background
Cogan, Mary Hart was born on August 2, 1928 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Walter Vincent and Marie Margaret (Welch) Hart.
philanthropist community activist
Cogan, Mary Hart was born on August 2, 1928 in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Walter Vincent and Marie Margaret (Welch) Hart.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Bridgewater State College, 1951. Doctor in Public Service (honorary), Bridgewater State College, 1999.
Teacher Lexington (Massachusetts) Public Schools, 1951-1958. Health insurance consultant Massachusetts Businessman's Association, Braintree, Massachusetts, 1980-1985.
Elderly vote coordinator Sen. Paul Tsongas, Massachusetts, 1972. Delegate Democratic National Convention, New York City, 1974, 78.
Field director Massachusetts Carter Campaign, 1980. Member finance committee Democratic National Committee, 1988-1992. President Boston University Humulus Lupulus Auxiliary, 1985, Brigham and Women's Hospital Auxiliary, Boston, 1990.
Board directors Friends Monomoy Theater, Chatham, Massachusetts, 1995-1998, Academy Performing Arts, Orleans, Massachusetts, since 1997. Trustee Boston Ballet, since 1994, Bridgewater College Foundation, since 1994, Bridgewater State College, since 1999, Cape Museum Art, since 2000, Heritage Mus.and Gardens, 2004^. Member Emily's List. Member Stage Harbor Yacht Club, Bridgewater State College Alumni Association (executive board since 1999).
Married John F. Cogan, Junior, May 1, 1951 (divorced March 1989). Children: Peter, Pamela, Jonathan, Gregory.