Background
Bennett, Walidah Gail Daughter of Sol Leo and Loretta Thomas Griffin.
director social welfare administrator
Bennett, Walidah Gail Daughter of Sol Leo and Loretta Thomas Griffin.
Bachelor, NorthEastern Illinois University, Chicago. Master of Arts, NorthEastern Illinois University, Chicago, 1993.
Family planning coordinator Cook County Hospital, Chicago, 1972—1975. Chid life worker Michael Reese Hospital, 1979—1980. Director programs Zonta International, since 1992.
Parenting counselor Arts Living Institute, Chicago, 1981—1985. Consultant BTPS, Chicago. Director programs Quality Life Continuum, Chicago, 1985—1989, assistant director, 1985—1989.
Adjunct professor S. Suburban College, S. Holland, Illinois. Director programs Chicago Alliance Business Employment and Training, 1990—1995.
Active New York Life Insurance Company, Chicago, 1998—2000, Harold Washington Foundation, Chicago, 2002—2007, Chicago Principal Association, 1999—2004, George WashingCarver Academy Advisory Board, Chicago, 1998—2000, Chicago Women's Commission, 1994—2000, Leadership Greater Chicago, 1994—2001. Member of Chicago Council Foreign Relations, Black Psychologist Association, National Council Negro Women, Sigma Gamma Rho.
Married Michael I. Bennett, June 23, 2000.