Background
Henschel, Shirley Myra was born on December 18, 1932 in New York City. Daughter of Joseph and Leah Rose (Cooper) Henschel.
Henschel, Shirley Myra was born on December 18, 1932 in New York City. Daughter of Joseph and Leah Rose (Cooper) Henschel.
Bachelor, Barnard College, New York City, 1954.
Public relations, sales promotion executive, Louis Marx & Company, Inc., New York City, 1954-1959; accountant executive, Harold J. Siesel Company. New York City, 1959-1962; president, United States Motor Sport Promotions, Inc., New York City, 1962-1966; vice president, Flora Mir Candy Corporation, New York City, 1966-1971; vice president, Marden-Kane, Inc., New York City, 1971-1979; president, Alaska Momma, Inc., New York City, since 1979.
Member SHOPA (associate), Licensing Industry and Merchandisers Association (charter member Achievement award 1988, nominated for Hall of Fame 1994), Women Inc., Women in Toys (charter member).