Hon. Judith-Rae E. Ross, PhD

Hon. Judith-Rae E. Ross, Ph.D., is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever in the field of journalism as a Writer, Historian, Educator, and editorial board member of the Journal of Political Marketing.

Ms. Judith-Rae E. Ross has 57 years of experience as a journalist, correspondent, and author. She has created courses in women’s studies at DePaul University for the Department of History. Ross has shared her breadth of knowledge as the Instructor of History at Oakton Community College and visiting professor at the University of Illinois. She also served her community in numerous political roles, including an elective office.

As a journalist, Judith educated the public about events and issues and how they affected their lives. Having presented over 1,000 papers worldwide, Ms. Ross has presented political marketing papers across the region of Poland in 1999 at a conference attended by President Lech Walesa, and other writings on the Holocaust, and Chicago’s cultural history. She is currently writing her fifth book.

With a Bachelor of Arts in ancient and early medieval history from Michigan State University, Judith became interested in history as a freshman. She went on to earn her Master of Arts in medieval history, and the Tudor/Stewart era, from Loyola

University. Since earning her Ph.D. in 19th century French historiography, Ross is a Lifetime member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and has served as President of her local chapter.

Throughout her career, Ms. Ross had to row against the tide in all the fields she has worked. Although this wasn’t easy, it made her a stronger person. There were many people who told her she couldn’t do the things she wanted to do and did them anyway with a smile. When asked, Ross advises anyone who has had someone try to step on their dream, just to smile, then say “watch me.”

Outside of her duties as a historian, educator, journalist, correspondent, and author, Ms. Ross is very active with her synagogue, Ezra Habonim Niles Township Jewish Congregation. While an elected Niles Township Trustee she spearheaded the creation of a child care center that helped over 1000 children and lasted 24 years.

Dr. Ross enjoys spending time with her husband Mr. Allan B. Ross of 52+ years attending operas and symphonies, and other musical events. She’s also fiendishly proud of their son and two granddaughters. When time allows, she creates jewelry.

Ms. Judith-Rae E. Ross dedicates her success to her husband, Allan Ross, and in memory of her dissertation director, Stanley Mellon, Ph.D.