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catalyst

The national nonprofit organization that helps women choose, launch, and advance their careers. 

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Thomas A. Murphy

Thomas A. Murphy, born in Hornell, New York, is the chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of General Motors Corporation. He is chairman of GM's Finance Committee and a member of the Executive and Administration Committees. Before being elected chairman, Mr. Murphy had been vice chairman of the board of directors and a member of the Finance and Executive Committees since January 1, 1972.

He joined General Motors as a clerk on the comptroller's staff in Detroit immediately following graduation from the University of Illinois where he received his B.Sc. degree in accounting, 1938. Fifteen days later he was transferred to the financial staff office in New York.

Honorary doctorates have been conferred on Mr. Murphy by Fordham University, Canisius College, Rosary Hill College, Tougaloo College, University of Detroit, Depauw University, Iona College and New York University.

He is a member of the board of directors for the United Negro College Fund National Campaign, a director of the University of Illinois Foundation, a member of the Financial Executives Institute, the United Way of America board and the Business Roundtable. Mr. Murphy is also a director of the Overseas Development Council, a founding member of the Business and Professional Friends Committee of the National Center for State Courts, a member of the executive committee of the Business Council and a management member of the Labor-Management Group. 

Mr. Murphy resides in Detroit, Mich. 

He was the dinner chairman and speaker at the Catalyst Third Annual Awards Dinner in honor of Women Directors of Corporations, Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, March 7, 1978.

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Catherine B. Cleary

Catherine B. Cleary, born in Madison, Wisconsin, is the chairman and chief executive officer of the First Wisconsin Trust Company. She received her A.B. degree from the University of Chicago, 1937; LL.B. degree from the University of Wisconsin, 1943.

Miss Cleary serves on the boards of Kraft, Inc., American Telephone and Telegraph Company, First Wisconsin Corporation, General Motors Corporation, Kohler Co., and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

She was appointed assistant to the secretary of the treasury in the Eisenhower administration, 1953-54, and to the American Council on Education's Commission on Education of Women, 1959-61; was a member of the National Advisory Council on Vocational Rehabilitation, 1957-60; served on committees of the Trust Division of the American Bankers Association, 1966-71.

Miss Cleary has received many awards and honorary degrees; participates in numerous civic and professional organizations. 

She also serves on the boards of Lawrence University, Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin Foundation. She is a member of the Finance Committee of Milwaukee's Children's Hospital and is a trustee of the Mayo Foundation.

Miss Cleary resides in Milwaukee, Wisc.

Miss Cleary was the recipient of the 1978 Catalyst Award for her outstanding achievement in the field of finance and banking. The award was presented to Miss Cleary by William O. Beers, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, Kraft, Inc., at the Third Annual Dinner in honor of Women Directors of Corporations sponsored by Catalyst, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, Mar. 7.

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Felice N. Schwartz, President Catalyst

Felice N. Schwartz, born in New York City, is president and founder of Catalyst, the national nonprofit organization which is committed to advancing women as a profitable resource for business and industry. She received her B.A. degree from Smith College, 1945.

Mrs. Schwartz became involved in alleviating racial inequalities before the Civil Rights Movement, and similarly has been a leader in developing new work/lifestyle options for women. She founded Catalyst in 1962 with the assistance of five college presidents. 

She has lectured extensively throughout the United States and has written numerous articles for professional and educational publications. She co-authored "How To Go To Work When Your Husband Is Against It, Your Children Aren't Old Enough and There's Nothing You Can Do Anyhow," (Simon and Schuster, New York, 1971). Mrs. Schwartz writes a monthly column titled "Careerscope" for Family Circle Magazine.

In 1945 Mrs. Schwartz founded the National Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro students, an organization that counsels 50,000 black students yearly. She is a member of the National Board of Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. 

Before founding Catalyst she was vice president of a manufacturing firm. 

Mrs. Schwartz is the recipient of the Smith College Distinguished Alumnae Medal and of the Madamoiselle Medal for Singular Achievement in Education. 

She resides in New York City. 

Catalyst, which has been honoring women directors of corporations since 1975, held its Third Annual Awards Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, March 7, 1978.

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