Jordano, Gerd C., 1939-
Dates
- Existence: 1939-09-16
Biography
Trained as a nurse, Gerd Jordano has devoted much of her time as an active volunteer with Cottage Health System and Hospice of Santa Barbara. She was a pioneer of the Compassionate Care Visitors Program, which provides volunteers who sit at the bedside of dying patients. Gerd served on the executive board of Hospice of Santa Barbara from 1985 to 1990, including three years as board chair. She has also served as a board member for the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara and CALM. She is also active with the American Heart Association, the Santa Barbara Zoo and the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
1984 Summer Olympics memorabilia
1984 Summer Olympics memorabilia
Jordano (Peter) Santa Barbara Historical Photograph Collection
Jordano (Peter) Santa Barbara Postcard Collection
The Peter Jordano Santa Barbara Postcard Collection visually documents the County of Santa Barbara in the late 19th and early 20th centuries through the organization and presentation of postcards; an extremely popular tourist momento intended for sending written messages through the mail without an envelope.