Background
Allen, Phyllis Adelle Grisham was born on August 11, 1927 in Stockton, California, United States. Daughter of Clarence William and Norma Grace (Collins) Grisham.
public relations and fund raising executive
Allen, Phyllis Adelle Grisham was born on August 11, 1927 in Stockton, California, United States. Daughter of Clarence William and Norma Grace (Collins) Grisham.
Student, Long Beach City College, 1945—1946. Student, University Oregon, 1957. Student, Portland State University, 1967.
Women's director, broadcaster KMED Radio and television, Medford, Oregon, 1957—1965. Copywriter, account executive Parma Advertising, Portland, 1965—1966. Secretary-treasurer, account executive Williams Advertising and Public Relations, 1966—1968.
Public relations director United Fund, Akron, Ohio, 1969—1970. Associate public relations director Akron General Medical Center, 1972—1973. Executive director Akron General Development Foundation, 1973—1980.
Director community relations and development Childern's Hospital San Francisco, 1980—1983. Director resource development Scripps Memorial Hospitals, La Jolla, since 1983.
Fellow: National Association Hospital Development. Member: Public Relations Society of America (accredited).
Children: Carole Hilles, Susan Allen Yonas, Stephen, Thomas, Patrica Allen Ruff.