Bessie Carasoulas Economou-Pease

Background

Economou-Pease, Bessie Carasoulas was born on September 29, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of Alexander Stelianos and Maria (Trilivas) Carasoulas.

Education

Bachelor, Barnard College, 1955; postgraduate, Columbia University, 1955-1957; Master of Science in Urban Planning, Columbia University, 1960.

Career

Medical researcher, College Physicians and Surgeons Columbia University, New York City, 1955-1960; planning and renewal consultant, Brown & Anthony, Engineers Planners, New York City, 1960-1962; director research, education, ACTION Inc., New York City, 1962-1966; executive assistant to administrator, New York City Housing and Development Administrator, New York City, 1966-1969; deputy director, executive assistant, New York State Urban Development Corporation, New York City, 1969-1973; executive vice president, National Housing Conference, Washington, 1973-1976; principal, Bessie C. Economou Associations, Pittsburgh, since 1976. Director ACTION Housing, Inc., Pittsburgh, 1982-1988, National Housing Conference, Washington, since 1973, also executive vice president 1973-1976, Health Systems Agency Western Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, 1984-1987. Adjunct Professor U. Pitts, since 1986.

Member of advisory committee Bureau Census Housing, 1977-1981.

Achievements

• Bessie Carasoulas Economou-Pease has been listed as a noteworthy city planner, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute Certified Planners (certified), National Association Housing and Redevelopment Officials, Lamda Alpha. F C.

Connections

Married Constantine J. Economou, September 10, 1955 (divorced May 1966). Married Robert Barnard Pease, October 1, 1976. Children: Robert W., Richard B.

Father:

Alexander Stelianos Carasoulas

Mother:

Maria (Trilivas) Carasoulas

Spouse:

Constantine J. Economou

Spouse:

Robert Barnard Pease

child:

Richard B. Economou-Pease

child:

Robert W. Economou-Pease