Naomi Gray

Naomi Jean Thomas Gray (18 May 1922 - 29 December 2006) was the first female Vice President of Planned Parenthood and the first female social work instructor at San Francisco State University. She created several organizations in the field of public health, and was appointed to the San Francisco Health Commission in 1985. She was also honored as an Indiana Distinguished Citizen.

Early life and education Naomi Gray was born Naomi Jean Thomas in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

In 1945 Gray earned her bachelor's degree in Sociology from Hampton Institute. She later received her Master of Social Work from Indiana University School of Social Work at Indiana University Indianapolis. She was the first Black female Vice president to work for Planned Parenthood. During her leadership, she established and directed seven regional office and developed community education and organizational program guidelines. Feinstein also nominated Gray for the "Who's Who of strong black women".

She was close friends with prominent leaders of San Francisco, such as Dianne Feinstein and Nancy Pelosi.

Death Naomi Gray died on December 29, in San Francisco. Her memorial service was held at the town hall on January 20, 2007.