Abstract
Memorializes Ruby N. Takanishi (1946-2020). Remembered as a "warrior for children," Takanishi's legacy includes impactful policies, dedicated advo cacy, along with memories of a brilliant leader, a caring mentor, and a generous colleague. She taught at University of Cali fornia Los Angeles, Teachers College, Yale, and Bank Street College. Foregoing tenure, she devoted her career to policymaking and philanthropy. In 1980, Takanishi received a Congressional Fellowship spon sored by the Society for Research in Child Development and the Association for the Advancement of Science to serve as assistant to Sen. Daniel Inouye. In 1986 she became executive director of the Carnegie Coun cil on Adolescent Development, a grant-making organization. Takanishi served as the president and CEO of the Foundation for Child Development (FCD) from 1996-2012. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
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