Background
Chevers, Wilda Anita Yarde was born in New York City. Daughter of Wilsey Ivan and Herbert Lee (Perry) Yarde.
Chevers, Wilda Anita Yarde was born in New York City. Daughter of Wilsey Ivan and Herbert Lee (Perry) Yarde.
Bachelor, City University of New York, 1947. Master of Social Work, Columbia University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1981.
Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1981.
Probation officer, Office Probation for Courts, New York City, 1947-1955, supervisor probation officer, 1955-1965, branch chief, 1965-1972, assistant director probation, 1972-1977, department commissioner department probation, 1978-1986. Professor public administration John Jay College Criminal Justice, City University of New York, 1986-1991. Conference faculty member National Council Juvenile and Family Court Judges.
Member faculty New York City Technology College, National College Juvenile Justice. Member advisory committee Family Court, First Department.
Secretary Susan E. Wagner Advisory Board, 1966—1970. Secretary, board directors Allen Community Day Care Center, 1971—1975. Member Las Vegas European Medicines Agency Ryan White Title I Planning Council, 1998—2000.
Chairman, board directors Allen Christian School, 1987—1991. Board directors Allen Senior Citizens Housing, Queensboro Society for Prevention Cruelty to Children, Las Vegas League of Women Voters. Member American Bar Association (associate), American Society for Public Administration (council), National Association of Social Workers, New York Academy Public Education, National Council on Crime and Delinquency, Academy Certified Society Workers, Middle Atlantic States Conference on Correction, Alumni Association Colmbia University School Social Work, New York University Alumni Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Counselors, Las Vegas League of Women Voters (board directors.
1st vice president 2004-2005), SNCCW (president 2002-2003), Hansel and Gretel Club (president Queens, New York 1967-1969), Delta Sigma Theta.
Married Kenneth Chevers, May 14, 1950. 1 child, Pamela Anita.