Background
Washington, Vivian Edwards was born on October 26, 1914 in Claremont, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of Valdemar and Irene (Quashie) Edwards.
government official social worker
Washington, Vivian Edwards was born on October 26, 1914 in Claremont, New Hampshire, United States. Daughter of Valdemar and Irene (Quashie) Edwards.
1 child, Valdemar Luther. Bachelor of Arts, Howard U., 1938, Master of Arts, 1946, Master of Social Work, 1956. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Baltimore, 1993.
Teacher, guidance counselor, school social worker, assistant principal, principal Edgar Allan Poe School Program for Pregnant Girls, Baltimore, 1966-1973. Consultant Office Adolescent Pregnancy Programs, Department of Health, Washington, 1978-1980, program development specialist, 1980-1981. Executive director Baltimore Council on Adolescent Pregnancy, Parenting and Pregnancy Prevention Inc., 1982-1986, consultant, since 1986.
Author: I Am Somebody, I Am Me, 1986. Contributor articles to professional journals Board directors National Alliance Concerned with School-Age Parents, 1970-1976, president, 1970-1972. Young Women’s Christian Association, Baltimore, 1944-1969, United Way Central Maryland, 1972-1985.
Member board visitors University Baltimore, 1976-1980, University Baltimore Educational Foundation, 1980, 92-94, chair, 1992-1994. Advisory commission on social services City of Baltimore, 1978-1985, Governors Council on Adolescent Pregnancy, 1986. Chairman Maryland Governor's Commission on Children and Youth, 1972-1977, active 1987.
Member.Great Circuit Maryland Living Legend, National Association Social Work, League of Women Voters, National Council Negro Women (life), Baltimore Urban League (Equal Opportunity award 1987, Whiting Moore Young Junior award 1997), Delta Sigma Theta (national treasurer 1958-1963, Las Amigas Service award Baltimore chapter 1973), Pierians.
Married George Luther Washington, December 22, 1950. 1 child, Valdemar Luther.