Background
Tompkins, Rachel Victoria was born on January 5, 1951 in Albany, New York, United States. Daughter of Victor N. and Ethel Gladys (Cermak) Tompkins.
Tompkins, Rachel Victoria was born on January 5, 1951 in Albany, New York, United States. Daughter of Victor N. and Ethel Gladys (Cermak) Tompkins.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1972; Master of Arts, Southern Illinois U., 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, St. Saint Louis University, 1982.
Mental health therapy assistant, Rensselaer County Community Mental Health Center, Troy, New York, 1972-1974; crisis intervention counselor, Magdala Foundation and St. Louis Metropolitan Police, 1981; staff psychologist, Diagnostic-Treatment Center, Juvenile Court, St. Louis, 1982-1987; private practice, Edwardsville, Illinois, since 1982. Adjunct assistant professor St. Saint Louis University, 1981-1982, 85.
Board of directors Arts League Players, Edwardsville, vice president, 1989-1993. Member APA, American Association for Marital and Family Therapy.
Married Alexander R. James Junior, November 24, 1989. 1 child, Emma Victoria.