Wilma Simpson-Jeff

Background

Simpson-Jeff, Wilma was born on October 19, 1939 in Chapel Hill, Texas, United States. Daughter of Robert Dell and Pearline (Collins) Simpson.

Education

Bachelor, Wiley College, 1960. Master of Social Work, Atlanta University, 1962. Postgraduate, New York University, 1973.

Postgraduate, Hunter College, 1984.

Career

Assistant teen supervisor, Bronx (New York) River Neighborhood Center, 1962-1964; assistant director program, Claremont Neighbrohood Center, Bronx, 1964-1966; program planning and review specialist, New York City Youth Svc. Agency/Youth Board, 1966-1969; social worker, counselor, New York University, New York City, 1969-1973; instructor, counselor, New York Technology College, Brooklyn, 1973-1975; parent coordinator regional, Deaf-Blind Center, Bronx, 1975-1984; program social worker, Deaf-Blind Center, 1984-1987; coordinator parent education, New York Institute for Special Education, Bronx., since 1987. Instructor Lehman College, Bronx, 1984-1986, Boro Manhattan C.c., New York City, 1986-1991.

Achievements

• Wilma Simpson-Jeff has been listed as a noteworthy social worker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Parenting Coalition International, 1999. Member Clark Atlanta University National Alumni Association (vice president since 1995, finance secretary 1990-1995, vice president School Social Work 1975-1979, 85-87), CAUA of Greater New York (president since 1992), Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Interests

• Avocations; reading, bowling, planning, writing.

Connections

Father:

Robert Dell Simpson

Mother:

Pearline (Collins) Simpson