Background
Lawson, Vola Therrel was born on September 14, 1934 in Atlanta. Daughter of David Clowe and Josephine (O'Connor) Therrell.
Lawson, Vola Therrel was born on September 14, 1934 in Atlanta. Daughter of David Clowe and Josephine (O'Connor) Therrell.
Student, Stetson University. Student, George Washington University.
Assistant editor The Pilot. National aviation magazine Bethesda, Maryland, 1961—1964. Contract manager with consulting firms Volunteers in Service to America and Peace Corps, Washington, 1969—1971.
Assistant director Alexandria Economics. Opportunities Commission, Virginia, 1971—1975. Coordinator community development block grant and neighborhood improvements programs Alexandria, 1975—1980.
Assistant city manager for housing, 1981—1985. City manager.
Founding charter member L'Enfant Montessori School, 1961—1963. Organizer, member board directors Parkfairfax Citizens Association, 1969—1971. Chairman Alexandria Ad Hoc Committee Status Women, 1972—1974.
President Alexandria Fluorescence in situ hybridization, 1970—1971. Member Alexandria Central Democratic Committee. Member of American Society Public Administration (charter member Northern Virginia Chapter), National Association Housing and Redevelopment Officials.
Married David H. O. Lawson, December 31, 1959. Children: David, Peter.