Merline Powell Anderson

Background

Anderson, Merline Powell was born on January 7, 1946 in Indianola, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Aruator and Catherine Powers.

Education

Student, Forest Park Community College, St. Louis, 1964—1965. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Lindenwood College, St. Charles, Missouri, 1978. Postgrad, Lindenwood College, 1978—1979.

Career

Secretary, administrative assistant Missouri State Agencies, St. Louis, 1965—1970. Legal assistant Attorney Forriss D. Elliott, 1970—1977. Director development Central Medical Center, 1977—1983.

Private practice, since 1983. Member National Health Screening Council, 1985—1987, St. Patrick Center Transitional Homeless Housing Program, since 1987. Secretary, partner United Entertainment & Investment Corporation.

Achievements

• Merline Powell Anderson has been listed as a noteworthy fund raiser by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer St. Louis Urban Affairs Council, since 1978, Campaign for Eddie Davis for Board Education, St. Louis, 1983. Vice president Under 21 Youth Organization, Black Leadership Forum Youth Organization. Board directors National Urban Affairs Council, St. Louis, since 1978.

Vice president Rosary High School Parent-Teachers Association, 1983—1985. Member of National Association of Female Executives, National Association Hospital Development, National Society Fund Raising Executives (secretary 1980-1982).

Connections

Married James A. Anderson, May 28, 1966 (divorced 1968). 1 child Tracy Sherra.

Father:

Aruator Powers

Mother:

Catherine Powers

Spouse:

James A. Anderson

child:

Tracy Sherra Anderson