Sylvia A. Davis Thompson

Background

Thompson, Sylvia A. Davis was born in 1944 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States. Daughter of Morris C. and Mary Joe (Solomon) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Tougaloo College, 1964. Master of Social Work, University Illinois, 1970. Postgraduate, University California, Berkeley, 1973.

Career

Illinois Legislation Internship fellow, 1969—1970. Accounts receivable clerk Tougaloo College, 1964—1968. Contractual services Illinois, 1970.

Legislation staff assistant Illinois Senate, 1971—1977. Assistant staff director to president, 1977—1981. Legis assistant to Senator Dixon of Illinois, United States Senate, Washington, since 1981.

Achievements

• Sylvia A. Davis Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Tougaloo Alumni Association, Lupus Erythematosis Society Illinois, University Illinois Alumni Association, Springfield Urban League, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Association Black Social Workers.

Connections

Married Bernard E. Thompson.

Father:

Morris C. Thompson

Mother:

Mary Joe (Solomon) Thompson

Spouse:

Bernard E. Thompson.