Background
Dedera, Nancy Kovel was born on September 26, 1931 in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Walter Henry and Margaret Ellen (Sullivan) Kovel.
Dedera, Nancy Kovel was born on September 26, 1931 in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of Walter Henry and Margaret Ellen (Sullivan) Kovel.
Bachelor of Science, University Connecticut, 1953. Postgraduate, Case Western Reserve University, 1956.
Womens editor, food editor, Boston Herald Newspaper, 1956-1966; food director, The Houston Club, 1966-1978; owner, operator, The PanJoy Gourmetware Cooking School, Oceanside, California, 1978-1983; public relations manager, Armour Food Company, Phoenix, 1983-1985; director public relations, The Dial Corporation, Phoenix, 1985-1986; executive director communications, ViadCorp., Phoenix, since 1986.
Board of directors Friends of Library., Phoenix, 1992-1993. Founder, Friends of Arizona highways, Phoenix, 1983-1984. Member International Association Business Communicators, American Dietetic Association (registered dietitian), Soap and Detergent Association (board directors 1987-1996), Cosmetology, Toiletries and Fragrance Association (board directors 1991-1996), Les Dames d'Escoffier (charter).
Married Fredric C. Joy, September 16, 1966 (divorced August 1976). Married Donald E. Dedera, August 16, 1981.