THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Karline Tierney

May 2, 1926 – April 19, 2023

“The Women’s Movement Inspired Me.“

Chemist. Board of American Association of University Women (AAUW) – “21st Century-Deciding Now” topic chair & Director of Women’s Issues. NOW – LA. ERA Ratification Coalition of LA. Louisiana Women’s Political Caucus. Governor’s Task Force on Women and Credit. National Woman’s Party. Southern Mutual Help Association. Superfund Specialist.

Interviewed by Mary Jean Collins, VFA Board, September 2018

Photos 1, 2 and 3: Karline Tierney. Photo 4: Pamphlet from 1983 when Karline was running for Director of Women’s Issues for the AAUW.