Sylvia Mignon Christensen

Background

Christensen, Sylvia Mignon was born on December 19, 1934. Daughter of Franklin Just and Bertha Catherine Christensen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Texas Woman's University, 1957.

Career

Cityside reporter Port Arthur (Texas) News, 1956. Publicity assistant Dallas Community Chest, 1957-1958. Publicity representative William Blakley Senate Campaign, Dallas, 1958.

Proof reader, media assistant G.M. Basford Advertising, New York City, 1959-1961. Editorial assistant Bell Telephone Laboratories, 1962-1963. Managing editor Overseas Press Club Bulletin, 1963-1970.

Editor Associated Press World magazine, Associated Press, 1970-1984. Special projects coordinator corporation communications Associated Press, New York City, 1984-1988. Editor Special Edition Associated Press, 1989—2004.

Freelance writer, editor, and consultant, since 2004.

Achievements

• Sylvia Mignon Christensen has been listed as a noteworthy editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member New York Women in Communications (president 1971-1973), International Association Business Communicators (award of merit 1980, 83, award of excellence 1982, Gold award 1984), New York Association Business Communicators, Westchester Association Women Communications (Founders award 2004), Overseas Press Club (awards judge).

Connections

Father:

Franklin Just

Mother:

Bertha Catherine Christensen