Ruth Charlene Herman

Background

Herman, Ruth Charlene was born on September 27, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William John and Mary Magdalen (Murray) Keefe.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Loyola University, 1958; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1977.

Career

Rehabilitation counselor, Goodwill Industries, Milwaukee, 1974-1976; rehabilitation counselor, Department Vocational Rehabilitation, Milwaukee, 1976-1977; regional director, Women in Community Service, Philadelphia, 1977-1980; national program director, Women in Community Service, Alexandria, Virginia, 1980-1985; executive director, Women in Community Service, Alexandria, Virginia, since 1985. Board directors Kennedy Foundation Community of Caring, Washington.

Achievements

• Ruth Charlene Herman has been listed as a noteworthy Foundation administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Gov's. Committee on People with Disabilities, Wisconsin 1975-1977. President Parent-Teachers Association, 1973-1974, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Committee of John XIII, Milwaukee, 1974-1976.

Member Association Volunteer Administrators, American Society of Association Executives, National Council Catholic Women (vice president 1969, district president 1968-1969).

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married Thomas Rudolph Herman, November 30, 1957. Children: Susanna, Judith, William, Peter, Thomas.

Father:

William John Keefe

Mother:

Mary Magdalen (Murray) Keefe

Spouse:

Thomas Rudolph Herman

child:

Susanna Herman

child:

Peter Herman

child:

Thomas Herman

child:

William Herman

child:

Judith Herman