Education
Bachelor of science in nursing, Dillard U., New Orleans postgraduate, Loyola University, 1975; Master of Science in Mental Health & Nursing Adminsrn., University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1977.
Bachelor of science in nursing, Dillard U., New Orleans postgraduate, Loyola University, 1975; Master of Science in Mental Health & Nursing Adminsrn., University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, 1977.
Clinical nurse, United States Public Health Service Hospital, New Orleans, 1976-1977; charge nurse labor/delivery/nursery, St. Claude General Hospital, New Orleans, 1977-1978; house supervisor, St. Claude General Hospital, New Orleans, 1978; assistant DON, St. Claude General Hospital, New Orleans, 1978-1980; DON, New Orleans Adolescent Hospital, 1982-1986; deputy director health, New Orleans Health Department, 1986-1995; interim director health, New Orleans Health Department, 1995-1997; director health, New Orleans Health Department, since 1997.
Member APHA, American Nurses Association, Commissioned Officers Association, Louisiana Public Health Association, Louisiana Primary Health Centers, National Association Public Health Centers, National Association County Health Officers, National Black Nurses' Association, Dillard U. Professional Organisation Nursing, Zeta Phi Beta.