Background

Demetra, Tula Alexandra was born on October 18, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of James John and Pauline (Angelakos) Demetrakakes.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1980.

Career

Reporter various newspapers including, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Charlotte Observer, Roanoke Times, 1980-1985; owner, public, artist, Caligram Calendar, 1984-1987; television writer, since 1985.

Membership

President, creator Citizens for Southwest Virginia, Grayson County, 1980-1985. Chief researcher, writer Citizens Against Blue Ridge Project, Grayson County, 1980-1985. Activist, organizer for Dairy, subistence farmers.

Environmental work with various groups and industry. Member Writers Guild American (women's committee, strike committee, public committee).

Interests

• Other Interests

  Avocations: baseball, painting, calligraphy, photography, drawing.

Connections

father:

James John Demetrakakes

mother:

Pauline (Angelakos) Demetrakakes