Background
Smith-Pierce, Patricia A. was born on May 24, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Edward Milton and Mary Louise Anderson.
Smith-Pierce, Patricia A. was born on May 24, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Edward Milton and Mary Louise Anderson.
Bachelor, Ohio State University, 1961. Master of Arts, University Utah, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 1977.
Stewardess, American Airlines, Chicago, 1962-1963;
selling supervisor, The Emporium, San Francisco, 1963-1965;
buyer, Cain-Sloan Company, Nashville, 1967-1968;
speech coach, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, 1970-1976;
professor, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, 1970-1995;
chairman speech department, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, 1985-1992;
director corporation services, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, Illinois, 1990-1991;
professor emeritus, since 1996;
owner, president, Power Speaking Cons., since 1991. Consultant Institute Management Development, Palatine, since 1983. Board directors Illinois Women's Agenda, 1981-1987, vice president, 1982-1983, president, 1983-1985.
Board directors Women in Charge, Chicago, 1987-1990. Consultant various corporation and governmental agys. Member committee Illinois Commision on Status of Women, 1983-1985.
Trainer Mexico American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Leadership Program Chicago, 1986-1995.
Member Illinois Minority and Female Business Enterprise Council, 1984-1994. Member United States Air Force Civic Leaders Tour, 1996. Member American Association of University Women (1st vice president state organization 1985-1987, board directors 1981-1987, national trainer 1987-1995), Human Resources Management Association Chicago, Executives Club Chicago.
Married Wayne D. Pierce, March 25, 1978.