Pat Koch Thaler

Pat Koch Thaler was an Associate Dean at New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Education, directing the Division of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, before her retirement. She is the co-author of several books and articles dealing with educational and mental health issues, including How to Cope with Two Jobs and One Home, and recently coauthored two children's books published by G. P. Putnam's Sons. She is a co-founder and officer of Action to Cure Kidney Cancer, a patient advocacy group. She has been a member of the Women's Forum and previously served on the NYC Commission on the Status of Women. She holds a B.A. in English from Brooklyn College and an M.S. in Guidance and Counseling from The Bank Street College of Education where she served as a member of the board.