Background
Cook, Runett Hortense was born on October 29, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Henry T. and Helen L. (Herring) Cook.
Cook, Runett Hortense was born on October 29, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Henry T. and Helen L. (Herring) Cook.
Bachelor of Science, Cheyney College, 1964. Master of Arts, Teachers College, New York City, 1969. Postgrad, Oxford University, 1973.
Doctor of Philosophy, Walden University, 1979.
Social worker Women's Hospital, Philadelphia, 1967—1968. Administrator, supervisor New York Board Education, New York City, since 1968. Professor early childhood Columbia University, 1972—1974, City University of New York, 1973—1974, College Human Service, New York City, 1973—1974.
Lecturer Seton-Hall, Orange, New Jersey, 1971—1972. Founder, owner Swan, Incorporated, New York York City, since 1973.
Founder, board directors More For Black Women, New York City, 1978. Member of National Association of Female Executives, American Women Economic Development Organization, National Institute Women Color, National Women's Health Network, National Women's Political Caucus, Nova Political Organization, Black Women's Political Organization, Working Woman, National Council Teachers English, Black Women Female Network, Doctorate Association New York, Eagles Club, Comdrs. Club, Rose of Sharon, Order of Eastern Star, Epsilon Delta Chi, Phi Delta Kappa.