Background
Ross, Nancy J. was born on June 8, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Maurice and Eleanor Levy Ross.
Ross, Nancy J. was born on June 8, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Maurice and Eleanor Levy Ross.
Bachelor, Wellesley College, Massachusetts, 1969. Master of Science, Syracuse University, New York, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts, 1999.
Public relations coordinator Massachusetts Audubon Society, Lincoln, 1971—1973. Policy analyst Maine Legislature, Augusta, 1973—1974. Deputy commissioner Maine Department Conservation, 1976—1982.
Executive director Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association, 1987—1995. Associate professor Unity College, since 2001, professor. President Agricultural Council Maine, Augusta, 1993—1995.
Chair advisory board Harvest Fund, Maine Initiatives, Augusta, since 1999. Advisor Carrot Project, Somerville, Massachusetts, since 2005.
Married George Henry Viles, June 1980. Children: Abraham L. Viles, Sarah Alice Ross-Viles.