Zoe Wise Mikva

Background

Mikva, Zoe Wise was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis. Daughter of Harry and Minnie (Laventhal) Wise.

Education

Bachelor, University of Chicago, 1947; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1951.

Career

Administrative assistant, American Civil Liberties Union Illinois Division, 1950-1951; legislation consultant, Friends Commision on Legislation, Washington, 1951-1952; office manager, United Steelworkers PAC-3rd Congressional District, Illinois, 1952, 54; teacher, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, 1968-1972, 80-82; teacher, Evanston (Illinois) Public Schools, 1972-1979; state affairs coordinator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Washington, 1979-1980; business owner, The Hill Company, Washington, 1982-1991; director development, Advocacy Institute, Washington, since 1986. Chairman finance committee Micah House Inc., Washington. Organizer Progressive Fundraisers Roundtable, Washington.

Achievements

• Zoe Wise Mikva has been listed as a noteworthy development director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president District of Columbia Chapter Women's Equity Action League, Washington, 1986-1990. Member Older Women's League, Clearinghouse on Women's Issues.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, tennis.

Connections

Married Abner J. Mikva, September 19, 1948. Children: Mary, Laurie, Rachel Mikva Rosenberg.

Father:

Harry Wise

Mother:

Minnie (Laventhal) Wise

Spouse:

Abner J. Mikva

child:

Mary Mikva

child:

Laurie Mikva

child:

Rachel Mikva Rosenberg Mikva