Background
Grant, Surlene Georgette was born on April 25, 1959 in Redwood City, California, United States. Daughter of George Gene and Surlene (Jackson) Grant.
Grant, Surlene Georgette was born on April 25, 1959 in Redwood City, California, United States. Daughter of George Gene and Surlene (Jackson) Grant.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1981.
Multicultural education director, Young Women’s Christian Association, Palo Alto, California, 1981-1983; public relations director, Bay Area Urban League, Oakland, California, 1983-1985; legislation aide, California State Senate, Sacramento, 1985-1986; assistant press secretary speakers office, California Assembly, 1987; public info officer, City of Oakland, California, 1987-1994; senior project manager, Public Affairs Management, San Francisco, since 1994.
Member Young Women’s Christian Association, Palo Alto, since 1986. Campaign worker Bradley for Governor, Sacramento, 1986. Member Democratic State Center Committee, 1987.
Member Public Relations Society of America (board directors East Bay chapter), Black Women Organized for Political Action, Bay Area Black Journalist Association, Women's Economic Agenda Project (past board directors).