Skokie,
IL — Hon. Judith-Rae E. Ross, Ph.D., is being recognized by Continental Who’s
Who as a Top Notable Voice for her outstanding contributions in the field of
Journalism as a Writer, Historian, Educator, and Editorial Board Member of the
Journal of Political Marketing.
A
respected voice in her field, Dr. Judith-Rae E. Ross has led a prominent career
for 57 years. She has garnered valuable knowledge and professional experience
as a journalist, correspondent, and author. Passionate to share her breadth of
expertise, she has created courses in women’s studies at DePaul University for
the Department of History, and served as the Instructor of History at Oakton
Community College and visiting professor at the University of Illinois. An
active member of her community, she also served numerous political roles,
including an elective office.
Throughout
her acclaimed career, Dr. Ross educated the public about events and issues and
how they affected their lives as a notable journalist. Having presented over
1,000 papers worldwide, Dr. Ross has presented political marketing papers
across the region of Poland in 1999 at a conference attended by President Lech
Walesa, and other writings on the Holocaust, and Chicago’s cultural history.
She is currently writing her fifth book. Dr. Ross had to row against the tide
in all the fields she has worked. Although this wasn’t easy, it made her a
stronger person. Many people told her she couldn’t do the things she wanted to
do and did them anyway with a smile. When asked, Ross advises anyone who has
had someone try to step on their dream, just to smile, then say, “watch me.”
Alongside
her roles as a historian, educator, journalist, correspondent, and author, Dr.
Ross is very active with her synagogue, Ezra Habonim Niles Township Jewish
Congregation. While an elected Niles Township Trustee she spearheaded the
creation of a child care center that helped over 1000 children and lasted 24
years.
An
academic scholar, Dr. Ross completed her undergraduate studies with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in ancient and early medieval history from Michigan State
University. She became interested in history as a freshman. Soon thereafter,
she went on to earn her Master of Arts in medieval history, and the
Tudor/Stewart era, from Loyola University. Since earning her Ph.D. in 19th
century French historiography, Dr. Ross is a Lifetime member of Phi Kappa Phi
Honor Society and has served as President of her local chapter.
Dr.
Ross enjoys spending time with her husband Mr. Allan B. Ross of 52+ years
attending operas and symphonies, and other musical events. She’s also
fiendishly proud of their son and two granddaughters. When time allows, she
creates jewelry.
Dr. Ross dedicates her success to her husband,
Allan Ross, and in memory of her dissertation director, Stanley Mellon, Ph.D.
