Background
Vernell, Rose Marie was born on August 11, 1941 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Frank D. and Marietta Elizabeth (Butler) Booker.
Vernell, Rose Marie was born on August 11, 1941 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Frank D. and Marietta Elizabeth (Butler) Booker.
Associate of Arts, Mount Providence Junior College, Baltimore, 1962. Bachelor of Science in Education, Notre Dame of Maryland, 1964. Student in urban curriculum, College of St. Catherine, 1973.
Student in non-public administration, College of St. Thomas, since 1981.
Teacher elementary school Our Lady of Consolation, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1961-1963, St. Nicholas School, Buffalo, 1963-1964. Teacher junior high school Our Lady of Victory, Detroit, 1964-1967, St. Peter Claver, St. Paul, 1967-1971. Principal, administrator Urban Catholic Community, 1971-1981.
Executive director Greater Lake County Food Bank, Minneapolis, 1982-1985. Education and employment specialist Catholic Charities of Archdioces of St. Paul and Minneapolis, since 1986. Member founder's circle Cambridge Plan International, Monterey, California, 1981-1984.
Founder, chief executive officer Inmate Resources, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota, 1986. Board directors Passages Community Women, 1988.
Member Minority Economic Development Association, St. Paul. Chairman Catholic Charities Support Network for Females in Crisis, Minneapolis. Member executive committee INFO/National Association for Human Development, Washington.
Married Jacob A. Vernell, December 23, 1972 (deceased September 1986). Children: Jacob Alan III, Melissa Marie.