There is a wonderful biography of Jane Plitt at https://womenalsoknowhistory.com/individual-scholar-page/…. Here is an excerpt:

“In 1996, she was appointed a Visiting Scholar to the University of Rochester to pursue her research; the result was a book entitled Martha Matilda Harper and the American Dream: How One Woman Changed the Face of Modern Business. It was released May 2000 by Syracuse University Press. As a result of Plitt’s efforts, Harper was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame along with the American Business Hall of Fame. …

In Florida, Plitt has served on Realize Bradenton’s board, headed its strategic plan for downtown, served as Vice President of the Manatee Chapter of the League of Women Voters as well as President of the Manatee County Library Foundation. Under Plitt’s leadership, the Library Foundation generated over $400,000 to serve the county library system and funded a two-year literacy outreach program.

She recruited Stephen King and John Grisham as keynote speakers! Plitt is recognized in Who’s Who in the United States and the World. In 2018, she was recognized with her husband for the Spirit of Manatee Leadership award given by the Manatee Community Foundation and was recognized for being a Women of Achievement by the AAUW – Bradenton Chapter. In 2017, she received the Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, along with many other accolades throughout her life.”

Go to https://www.heraldtribune.com/…/plitt-before-cheering… for an interview with the Herald Tribune

and https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/…/talking-with-former… for her interview with Sarasota Magazine.

AAUW Bradenton is truly honored to share Jane Plitt’s program with our community!