Annette Van Dyke

Annette Joy Van Dyke (born November 9, 1943) is an American women's studies academic who was a professor of interdisciplinary and women's studies at the University of Illinois Springfield from 1993 to 2010. She was president of the National Women's Studies Association from 2000 to 2001.

Early life and education Van Dyke was born on November 9, 1943, in Sacramento, California to Joy and Wallace F. Van Dyke. Her father was a U.S. Air Force officer. Her dissertation was titled, Feminist Curing Ceremonies: The Goddess in Contemporary Spiritual Traditions. Gayle Graham Yates was her doctoral advisor. In 1993, Van Dyke joined the University of Illinois Springfield as an associate professor and was promoted to professor of interdisciplinary studies and women's studies. Van Dyke moved to Portland, Oregon and became an acrylic painter.

Personal life Van Dyke has two children. Her companion is Cheryl L. Howard. She is lesbian.