Frost, Olivia P. (Olivia Pleasants), 1915-

Olivia Pleasants Frost was a sociologist, educator, administrator and research consultant for educational, social service and community-based organizations. She received her Bachelors degree in 1936 from Hunter College, her Master of Arts degree in 1951 in sociology from Columbia University, and her doctoral degree in education from New York University.

Dr. Frost held numerous positions with governmental, educational, social service and civil rights organizations, primarily in their research departments. Her research and program specialties were in the areas of housing discrimination, education and training of black youth, employment and labor, day care and multi-problem families. Her responsibilities often included program development and evaluation.

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