Patricia Nichols Harrington

Background

Harrington, Patricia Nichols was born on August 28, 1948 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Clayton Charles and Leona (Baraga) Nichols.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, 1970; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1978.

Career

Teacher Los Lunas (New Mexico) Hospital and Tgn. School, 1973-1976; teacher, department head Albuquerque Public Schools, 1978-1984. Volunteer manager United States Committee for United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, Atlanta, 1985-1989, Arthritis Foundation, Atlanta, 1989—1996.

Director Wisconsin 4-H Foundation, Madison, since 1997. Workshop presenter in field.

Achievements

• Patricia Nichols Harrington has been listed as a noteworthy foundation official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Georgia Governor's Committee on Human Rights, Atlanta, 1988-1990. Member advisory board International Nursing Society, Atlanta, 1989-1991. Officer, board directors Continuum, Atlanta, since 1992.

Member American Association of University Women (state board directors 1998-2001, national grant review committee since 2001), American Society Association Executives, Georgia Society for Association Executives, American Association of University Women (president Atlanta branch 1989-1991, state vice president membership 1992-1994).

Interests

• Avocations: horseback riding, travel, reading, woodworking.

Connections

Father:

Clayton Charles Nichols

Mother:

Leona (Baraga) Nichols