Background
Wiegersma, Nan was born on July 16, 1942 in Grafton, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Oscar John and Esther Marie (Polson) Wiegersma.
Wiegersma, Nan was born on July 16, 1942 in Grafton, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of Oscar John and Esther Marie (Polson) Wiegersma.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1966. Master of Arts, University Maryland, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1976.
Economist, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1969-1972; visiting assistant professor economics, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio., 1972-1973; visiting assistant professor economics, San Diego State University, 1973-1974; associate professor economics, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, Virginia, 1974-1979; professor economics, Fitchburg (Massachusetts) State College, since 1979; chair all-college committee, Fitchburg (Massachusetts) State College, 1996-1997. Consultant United Nations, 1987, Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations), 1994.
Member National Education Association, American Economics Association, New England Women and Development Group, Northeast Feminist Scholars, Women's Work Project (coordinator 1974-1979), Massachusetts Teachers Association (chapter treasurer 1986-1990, president 1992-1994), Women for Economic Justice (economic literacy compaign 1982-1986).
1 child, Chandra Hancock.