Background
Fitz, Polly A. was born on October 27, 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Anthony John and Mary Elizabeth (Lewis) Paulakas.
health services executive health educator
Fitz, Polly A. was born on October 27, 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Anthony John and Mary Elizabeth (Lewis) Paulakas.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economic, Pennsylvania State University, 1956. Master of Arts in Education, Case We. Reserve University, 1965.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Briarwood College, 1998.
Program director clinical dietetics University Connecticut, Storrs, 1972-1976. Dean/professor School Allied Health, 1975-1986. Associate director Travelers Center on Aging, Hartford, Connecticut, 1986-1992.
Professor University Connecticut, Storrs, 1986-1992, professor emeritus, since 1996. Co-owner Health Training Resources, Branford, Connecticut, since 1996. Visiting faculty Massachusetts General Institute for Health Professionals, 1987.
Consultant free-lance, 1968-1972. Member Allied Health Training team, University Connecticut, 1970-1971. Active numerous national health education policy groups, including Pew Charitable Trust, Future of Health Professions Education, 1988-1989, others.
Chair public health advisory council Department Public Health and Addiction Services, Connecticut, 1993-1995, others. Consultant in field.
Volunteer political campaigns, University Connecticut. Fellow American Society Allied Health Professions (member numerous committees). Member American Dietetic A ssn.
(president 1997-1998, board directors since 1993, chair numerous committees, recipient Medallion award 1991), Connecticut Dietetic Association (president, national delegate, executive board directors 1976-1980, initiator Polly Fitz scholarship 1992), Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Alpha Eta.
Married Alan Scott Fitz, 1954.