Patricia Anne Lawson

Background

Lawson, Patricia Anne was born on March 4, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Samuel Patrick and Mary C. (Mele) Lawson.

Education

Bachelor, Eastern Connecticut University, 1976. Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1978.

Career

Copy editor, Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1978-1980; education writer, Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1980-1983; assistant director communications, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 1983-1984; director public relations, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, 1984-1994; director college relations, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine., since 1994.

Achievements

• Patricia Anne Lawson has been listed as a noteworthy Public relations specialist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member public relations committee Lancaster WYCA, l986—. Board directors, chairman marketing committee Indiana Eye Theatre, Lancaster. Board directors Institute Management, Lancaster, United Way, Lewiston, L/A Arts.

Member College and University Public Relations of Pennsylvania (reporting award 1982), Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Women in Communications, Inc., Pennsylvania Women's Press Association.

Interests

• Cross country skiing, hiking, running, reading, theater.

Connections

Married Joseph Atlee Byrne, May 17, 1980. Children: M. Katharine, Colin Atlee Byrne.

Father:

Samuel Patrick Lawson

Mother:

Mary C. (Mele) Lawson

Spouse:

Joseph Atlee Byrne

child:

Colin Atlee Byrne Lawson

child:

M. Katharine Lawson