Background
Fisher, Wendy Astley-Bell was born on January 23, 1944 in London. Came to the United States, 1947. Daughter of Leonard Astley and Rita (Duis) Astley-Bell.
Fisher, Wendy Astley-Bell was born on January 23, 1944 in London. Came to the United States, 1947. Daughter of Leonard Astley and Rita (Duis) Astley-Bell.
Student, Hood College, 1961-1963; student, University Alberta, Canada, summer 1963; Bachelor honors, Northwestern University, 1965; postgraduate, University of Chicago, 1965-1966.
Laboratory technician, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, 1966-1967; designer, Okamoto/London Studio, Chicago, 1967-1971; designer, Communications International, Chicago, 1971-1972; freelance artist, K&S Photographics, Chicago, 1972-1976; director special projects, Lincoln Park Zoological Society, Chicago, 1976-1981; member public relations staff, Field Enterprises, Chicago, 1981; president, creative director, Mailworks, Inc., Chicago, since 1981. Speaker in field.
Board directors Junior League Chicago, 1965-1974, Visiting Nurse Association Chicago, 1978-1982. Member women's board Lincoln Park Zoological Society, 1981-1984. Trustee Crow Canyon Archeological Center, 1994-1997., The Admiral, since 1998.
Member National Society Fundraising Executives (board directors Chicago chapter 1982-1988, President's award 1987, certified in fundraising), Chicago Association Direct Marketing (board directors 1982-1987, board directors education foundation 1985-1987), Association Direct Response Fundraising Counsel, Direct Marketing Association (Leadership award 1978), American Association Museum, American Association Zoological Parks and Aquariums, Economic Club Chicago.
Married Richard Van Mell, March 21, 1970 (divorced May 1980). Married Lester Emil Fisher, January 23, 1981.