Renee Amoore
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Renee Amoore R.N.
(born 24 January 1953, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
) is a health care advocate and the founder and president of The Amoore Group, Inc.
She attended the Harlem Hospital School of Nursing
in New York City and became the head emergency room nurse at Harlem Hospital. In 1979, Amoore earned a bachelor's degree at Antioch College
while working as evening and night program coordinator at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic.
Amoore was granted a master's degree in administration in 1982 from Antioch University. At this time, Amoore was working as a supervisor of Wordsworth Academy's hospital program in Pennsylvania. She was hired by the Philadelphia Center for Developmental Services in 1986.
In 1988, an organization named Growth Horizons which runs group homes for people with mental illness and substance abuse problems hired Amoore. In 1996, she became the company's vice president and chief operating officer.
In 1995, Amoore founded the Amoore Group in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
. The Amoore Group is a health care management and consulting firm consisting Amoore Health Systems, 521 Management Group, and Ramsey Educational and Development Institute.
She was elected to Pennsylvania's Republican State Committee
in 1992 and became its deputy chair in 1996.
Amoore has taught as an adjunct professor at Drexel University, Antioch University
and Lincoln University. She is a member of NAACP, the American Legion Auxiliary
, and the advisory board of the African American Museum in Philadelphia
. She serves as a deacon at Saints Memorial Baptist Church and a guest host on a WHAT-AM community talk show.
Awards and honors she received include the Artemis Award from the Euro-American Women's Council in Greece, the Evelyn McPhail Award for Republican Activist of the Year, the NAACP Award for Community Services in Education, and the Madam C.J. Walker Award from the Coalition of 100 Black Women. Renee Amoore and her husband Joseph Amoore, have one daughter, Cherie.
Amoore spoke on the third night of the Republican National Convention
on September 3, 2008.
Registered nurse
A registered nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program at a university or college and has passed a national licensing exam. A registered nurse helps individuals, families, and groups to achieve health and prevent disease...
(born 24 January 1953, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr from Welsh for "big hill") is a census-designated place in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just west of Philadelphia along Lancaster Avenue and the border with Delaware County...
) is a health care advocate and the founder and president of The Amoore Group, Inc.
Biography
Amoore was born to Juanita Ramsey, a domestic worker and nurse, and John Ramsey, a school bus driver. She was one of eight girls in a working-class family.She attended the Harlem Hospital School of Nursing
Harlem Hospital School of Nursing
Harlem Hospital School of Nursing is a training school for African-American women established in 1923. It was founded due to the lack of nursing schools in New York that accepted African American women...
in New York City and became the head emergency room nurse at Harlem Hospital. In 1979, Amoore earned a bachelor's degree at Antioch College
Antioch College
Antioch College is a private, independent liberal arts college in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. It was the founder and the flagship institution of the six-campus Antioch University system. Founded in 1852 by the Christian Connection, the college began operating in 1853 with politician and...
while working as evening and night program coordinator at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic.
Amoore was granted a master's degree in administration in 1982 from Antioch University. At this time, Amoore was working as a supervisor of Wordsworth Academy's hospital program in Pennsylvania. She was hired by the Philadelphia Center for Developmental Services in 1986.
In 1988, an organization named Growth Horizons which runs group homes for people with mental illness and substance abuse problems hired Amoore. In 1996, she became the company's vice president and chief operating officer.
In 1995, Amoore founded the Amoore Group in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia is a census-designated place in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 19,936. The community took its name in the 18th century from a local tavern named the King of Prussia Inn, which was named after...
. The Amoore Group is a health care management and consulting firm consisting Amoore Health Systems, 521 Management Group, and Ramsey Educational and Development Institute.
She was elected to Pennsylvania's Republican State Committee
Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania
The Republican Party of Pennsylvania is based in Harrisburg in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is affiliated with the Republican Party of the United States.-Founding:...
in 1992 and became its deputy chair in 1996.
Amoore has taught as an adjunct professor at Drexel University, Antioch University
Antioch College
Antioch College is a private, independent liberal arts college in Yellow Springs, Ohio, United States. It was the founder and the flagship institution of the six-campus Antioch University system. Founded in 1852 by the Christian Connection, the college began operating in 1853 with politician and...
and Lincoln University. She is a member of NAACP, the American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary is a U.S.-headquartered patriotic service organization for women interested in voluntary service. It is a non-profit organization, affiliated with The American Legion...
, and the advisory board of the African American Museum in Philadelphia
African American Museum in Philadelphia
The African American Museum in Philadelphia is notable as the first museum funded and built by a municipality to help preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans...
. She serves as a deacon at Saints Memorial Baptist Church and a guest host on a WHAT-AM community talk show.
Awards and honors she received include the Artemis Award from the Euro-American Women's Council in Greece, the Evelyn McPhail Award for Republican Activist of the Year, the NAACP Award for Community Services in Education, and the Madam C.J. Walker Award from the Coalition of 100 Black Women. Renee Amoore and her husband Joseph Amoore, have one daughter, Cherie.
Amoore spoke on the third night of the Republican National Convention
Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention is the presidential nominating convention of the Republican Party of the United States. Convened by the Republican National Committee, the stated purpose of the convocation is to nominate an official candidate in an upcoming U.S...
on September 3, 2008.