Mary Jo Ann Takach

Background

Takach, Mary Jo Ann was born on September 1, 1945 in Buffalo. Daughter of Steve Richard and Mary Ann (Wurtz) Takach.

Education

Bachelor in Biology and Journalism, University Maine, 1967. Master of Arts in Journalism and Medicine, University Wisconsin, 1970.

Career

Advertising assistant, Boyd Corporation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1967-1968; teacher science, St. Joseph's High School, Somerville, Massachusetts, 1968-1969; science writer, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1969-1970; medical editor, Enterprise Science News, New York City, 1971-1972; public information officer, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1973-1979; public information specialist, Bradley Hospital, East Providence, Rhode Island, 1980-1984; public relations account supervisor, FitzGerld & Company, Inc., Cranston, Rhode Island, 1986-1989; public relations consultant, Takach Public Relations & Publs., Wakefield, Rhode Island, since 1989. Consultant Rhode Island Department Health, Rhode Island Hospital, Rhode Island Office Higher Education, Johnson& Wales U.

Achievements

• Mary Jo Ann Takach has been listed as a notable Public relations consultant, freelance writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • The Right Way to Walk for Health

Membership

Board directors American Cancer Society/Rhode Island, since 1988. Member Public Relations Society of America (editor 1984-1986, board directors 1985-1989), Rhode Island Press Women, National Federation Press Women (president since 1990).

Connections

Father:

Steve Richard Takach

Mother:

Mary Ann (Wurtz) Takach