Background
Grant, Nancy Marie was born on January 2, 1941 in Tilden, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of William Gerald and Evelyn Marie (Baughman) Whitford.
journalist marketing professional
Grant, Nancy Marie was born on January 2, 1941 in Tilden, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of William Gerald and Evelyn Marie (Baughman) Whitford.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Nebraska, 1963. Postgraduate, University Oregon, 1968. Master of Business Administration, Portland State University, 1978.
Postgraduate, University Washington, 1983. Diploma, Bailie School Broadcasting, Seattle, 1984. Postgraduate, Seattle Center Community College, 1992.
Postgraduate, Computer & Business Training Institute, Bellevue, Washington, 1993.
Internship general assignment reporter, Lincoln (Nebraska) Journal, 1962-1963; assistant state editor, Lexington (Kentucky) Leader, 1963; freelance writer, Shreveport Times, Associated Press, Natchatoches, Louisiana, 1964; information representative 1 & 2, University Oregon News Bureau, Old Oregon Alumni Magazine, Faculty Staff Newsletter, Eugene, 1965-1970; director public relations, U. Portland, Oregon, 1971; information representative 3, Oregon Highway Division and Motor Vehicles, 1972-1977; founder, business manager, Grant Marketing, Seattle, 1979; executive director, founder, Washington Neurological Alliance, Seattle, since 1985.
Lobbyist, newsletter editor Washington Neurological Alliance. Member Governor's Committee on Disabiality Issues and Employment, 1983-1986. Board directors Washington Assembly, 1983-1986, Highland Community Center, Bellevue, Washington, 1984-1986.
Member National Association of Female Executives, League of Women Voters (Seattle and Princeton, New Jersey), American Association Women Business Owners (Seattle and Princeton), International Platform Association.
Married Marvin Ostberg, 1961 (divorced 1969). Children: Jill Marie Ostberg Bennett, Carrie Ostberg Chun. Married Richard Grant, 1973 (divorced 1975).