Verna Alfreda Drake-Miles

Background

Drake-Miles, Verna Alfreda was born on July 5, 1955 in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States. Daughter of James Orthello Drake and Vernell Winsslow.

Education

Licensed practical nurse, Opelika Vocational-Technology College, Alabama, 1974; Bachelor, Auburn U., 1985; Master of Social Work, Florida State University, 1987.

Career

Practical nurse, East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, 1974-1985; practical nurse, Phenix Medical Park Hospital, Phenix City, Alabama, 1989-1990; clinical social worker, Bradley Center Hospital, Columbus, Georgia, 1987; assistant director admissions, Bradley Center Hospital, Columbus, Georgia, 1987-1989; managed care analyst, Blue Cross-Blue Shield Georgia, Columbus, since 1991; member, Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center, since 1991. Outpatient therapist Family Counseling Center, Columbus, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• Verna Alfreda Drake-Miles has been listed as a noteworthy Clinical social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Volunteer consultant Columbus Metro Urban League, 1989, Muscogee Department Family and Childrens Superior vena cava syndrome, Columbus, 1989. Member NASW (secretary Columbus chapter 1988-1989), Academy Certified Social Workers.

Interests

• Avocations: antiquing, reading, travel, swimming, movies.

Connections

1 child from previous marriage, Illya Amed. Married John Sidney Miles.

Father:

James Orthello Drake Winsslow

Mother:

Vernell Winsslow

Spouse:

John Sidney Miles.