Background
Dempsey, Patricia Louise was born on September 20, 1947 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of James Louis and Phyllis Virginia (Reid) Dempsey.
Dempsey, Patricia Louise was born on September 20, 1947 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Daughter of James Louis and Phyllis Virginia (Reid) Dempsey.
Bachelor, Fordham University, 1973. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1975.
Director Youth Service Systems, East Side Settlement House, Bronx, New York, 1975—1976. Deputy director food stamp alert Community Council Greater New York, 1976—1977. Director youth services United Neighborhood Houses New York, 1977—1978.
Program director Harlem Branch Young Men’s Christian Association Greater New York, 1978—1980, director special projects, 1980—1983. Assistant to commissioner New York City Human Resources Administration, since 1985. Member faculty Adelphi University School Social Work, since 1978.
Assistant professor Hunter School Social Work, City University of New York, since 1985. Consultant Cornell University, National Council Negro Women. Member education, child abuse & juvenile justice task forces, since 1978.
Board directors Juvenile Justice Coalition New York, Spofford Juvenile Detention Center.
Member of Columbia University Alumni Association, Young Men’s Christian Association Greater New York (professional directors), Riverdale Mental Health Association, National Association Black Social Workers, National Association Social Workers, Bronx Council Advocacy Children & Youth.