Background
Nelson, Karen Gail was born on November 19, 1952 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Daughter of James Wold and Dorothy Louise (Dilla) Nelson.
Educational services coordinator
Nelson, Karen Gail was born on November 19, 1952 in San Bernardino, California, United States. Daughter of James Wold and Dorothy Louise (Dilla) Nelson.
Bachelor, California State University, San Bernardino, 1974; standard secondary teaching credential, California State University, San Bernardino, 1975; Master of Arts in Teaching, George Washington University, 1979.
Interpretive specialist art The Oakland (California) Museum, since 1989. Teacher Gin Gin State High School, Queensland, Australia, 1975-1976. Facilitator Municipal Art Gallery, Los Angeles, 1977-1978.
Head of education Fort Wayne (Indiana) Museum of Art, 1979-1985. Coordinator educational services Neuberger Museum, Purchase, New York, 1985-1988. Adjunct professor J. F. Kennedy University, Orinda, California, since 1994.
Board directors Cultural Connections, San Francisco, since 1992.
Member American Association Museum (chair jury committee media & technical committee since 1993), National Art Educators Association, California Art Educators Association.