Patricia Laurene Payne-Zajac

Background

Payne-Zajac, Patricia Laurene was born on November 22, 1958 in St. Louis. Daughter of John Henry and Alyce Laurene (Sweeney) Payne.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, U. Idaho, 1983; Master of Social Work, California State University, Fresno, 1992.

Career

Nutritionist, Merced County (California) Community Action Agency, 1985-1986; chief clinical dietitian, Merced Community Medical Center, 1986-1990; consultant nutritionist, Nutrition Cons., Merced, since 1991; consultant nutritionist, Family Practice Residency Program, Merced, since 1986. Leader Diabetes Support Group, Merced, since 1986.

Achievements

• Patricia Laurene Payne-Zajac has been listed as a noteworthy Dietitian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors American Red Cross, Merced, 1987-1989. Member American Association of University Women (president 1989-1991, education vice president 1987-1988, program vice president 1986-1987), American Association Diabetes Educators, American Dietetic Association, California Dietetic Association, Merced Nutrition Council (president 1986-1987).

Interests

• Avocations: cooking, reading, biking, gardening.

Connections

Married Mark Allen Zajac, October 20, 1984. Children: Andrew Payne, Eric Ryan.

Father:

John Henry Payne

Mother:

Alyce Laurene (Sweeney) Payne

Spouse:

Mark Allen Zajac

child:

Andrew Payne Payne-Zajac

child:

Eric Ryan Payne-Zajac