Background
Boykin, Nancy Merritt was born on March 20, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Matthew and Mary Gertrude (White) Merritt.
Boykin, Nancy Merritt was born on March 20, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Matthew and Mary Gertrude (White) Merritt.
Bachelor of Science, District of Columbia Teachers College, 1939. Master of Arts, Howard University, 1940. Master of Social Work, Howard University, 1956.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1976.
Employee relations counselor Office Chief of Finance, United States Army, Washington. Administrative assistant to civilian aide Secretary of Defense. Policewoman Metropolitan Police Department.
Social worker Department Public Welfare. Administrative assistant to director Active Community Teams, Inc., Detroit, 1965—1966. Director continuing education for girls program Detroit Public Schools, 1966—1987.
Educational consultant and community outreach coordinator New Health Center, Livonia, Michigan, 1988—1990. Presidential appointee National Advisory Council on Extension and Continuing Education, 1973—1980. Consultant United States Department Education, 1982.
Member Michigan Board Examiners of Social Workers, 1978—1983. Governor's appointee Michigan Youth Advisory Committee, 1984—1987, Commission on Services to Aging, 1992—2006. Member National Black Republicans, 1972—2006, Michigan Republican Committee, 1975—1980, 1983—2006.
Secretary 1st Republican District, 1973—1977. Presidential appointee to national advisory board Community College of Air Force, 1984—2006. Member of Detroit Association University Michigan Women, Detroit Organization School Administrators, National Association Black School Educators, National Association Supervision and Curriculum Development, Professional Women's Network, Michigan Association Concerned with School Age Parents (past president, Recognition award 1986, Outstanding Service award 1993), Wayne State University School Education Alumni Association (board governors), University Michigan Alumnae Association, Phi Delta Kappa, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Eta Phi Beta (Outstanding Professional Women award 1992).
Married Ulysses Wilhelm Boykin, April 17, 1965 (deceased 1987). 1 child from previous marriage Tauyna Lovell Banks.