Jones, Leah A., 1965-

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Born in Chicago, Ill., Leah Wilson moved to Iowa City, Iowa, in 1983 where she attended the University of Iowa. She began her studies as a business major but changed her emphasis to social work, graduating in 1987 with a B.S. in Sociology. While a student, Wilson was active in her church choir and Voices of Soul, a university affiliated choral group. She was also a member of the Black Student Association and served as a counselor for the university's Upward Bound Program.

Wilson married Leroy Jones in 1988 and subsequently moved to Texas where she was employed as a clinical social worker.

From the description of Papers of Leah A. Jones, 1983-1997. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233125176

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African American women
Older people
Social service
Social work education
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Birth 1965

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