Background
Mathai-Davis, Prema Anna was born on October 28, 1950 in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India. Daughter of Stephen and Susy (Kovoor) Mathai. came to the United States, 1974.
Mathai-Davis, Prema Anna was born on October 28, 1950 in Thiruvalla, Kerala, India. Daughter of Stephen and Susy (Kovoor) Mathai. came to the United States, 1974.
Bachelor of Science, Delhi University, 1970. Master of Science, Delhi University, 1972. Doctor of Education, Harvard University, 1979.
Family and child care specialist Grail International, New Delhi, 1972-1973. Instructor Samoa College, Western Samoa, 1973-1974. Project director, research associate Graduate School Education Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1978-1979.
Director Gerontology Center Mount Sinai-Hunter College, New York City, 1979-1981. Director Staten Island social service programs Community Service Society, 1981-1985. President, Chief Executive Officer Community Agency for Senior Citizens, Inc., Staten Island, 1985-1990.
Commissioner City of New York Department Aging, 1990-1994. National executive director Young Women’s Christian Association of the United States, New York City, since 1994. Board directors Health Systems Agency of New York City, 1990-1994.
Visiting lecturer School Social Science Bhopal University, India, 1972-1973. Member advisory council New York State Assembly Committee on Aging. Chair policy committee New York State Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
Visiting fellow New School Social Research.
Board of directors Metropolitan Transportation Authority State of New York, New York City, 1991-1995. Fellow New York Academy of Medicine. Member Asian American Forum of New York (board directors), Women's Forum.
Married Wallace Mathai-Davis, October 15, 1978. Children: Stephen, Lisa, Tara.