Background
Diggs, Phyllis Allen was born on June 19, 1926 in Baltimore. Daughter of George Shafter and Juanita C. (King) Allen.
mental health center administrator
Diggs, Phyllis Allen was born on June 19, 1926 in Baltimore. Daughter of George Shafter and Juanita C. (King) Allen.
Bachelor of Science, Howard U., 1946; Master of Arts, Catholic U., Washington, 1948; Master in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 1973; certified, National Institute of Mental Health Staff College, Rockville, Maryland., 1981.
Caseworker, children's services coordinator home finding, Baltimore Department Social Systems, 1949-1957; senior personnel technician, Baltimore Civil Superior vena cava syndrome Commission, 1957-1960; senior clinical psychologist, supervisor psychological services, Baltimore City Public Schools, 1961-1972; coordinator social work and psychological services, Baltimore City Public Schools, 1973-1974; executive director, N. Baltimore Center, Inc., 1974-1985; assistant chief, administrative officer, County Executives Office Prince Georges County Government, Upper Marlboro, Maryland., 1985-1987; private practice consultant, Baltimore, 1987; director community programs, Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital Systems, Baltimore, 1987; president, chief Executive officer, CAMCare Community Mental Health Center, Camden, New Jersey, since 1987.
Board of directors Center Maryland. Health Systems Agency, Baltimore, 1978-1982, Bryn Mawr School, Baltimore, 1971-1979. Member Fifth District Democratic Association, Baltimore, 1983-1985, Maryland.
Women's Health Coalition, Baltimore, 1983-1986. Secretary, board directors Camden to Camden Children's Project, 1992. Fellow American College Mental Health Administration.
Member Association Mental Health Adminstrs., Bon-Bons (president 1981-1983), Viva Club (president 1979-1981), Rotary (board directors Camden chapter 1990, 2nd vice president 1993, group study exchange leader Nigeria 1993).
Married Robert H. Diggs, November 2, 1957 (divorced January 1979). 1 child, Lynne D.
