Background
Achen, Dorothy Karen Thompson was born on December 21, 1944 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of John Murray and Dorothy (Doggette) Thompson.
professional society administrator
Achen, Dorothy Karen Thompson was born on December 21, 1944 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of John Murray and Dorothy (Doggette) Thompson.
Bachelor, University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1969.
Writer, E.V.C.O. Instructional Texts, Albuquerque, 1966-1967; real estate associate, Roger Cox & Association, Albuquerque, 1977-1979; substitute teacher, Albuquerque Public Schools, 1982-1983; color consultant, Beauty for All Seasons, 1983-1985; coordinator grand opening, New Mexico Museum Natural History, 1985-1986; public information officer, New Mexico Museum Natural History, 1986-1987; executive director, New Mexico Psychological Association, since 1990.
Member Mayor's Beautification Committee, Albuquerque, 1975-1976. Mediator Metropolitan Court, Albuquerque, since 1989. Committee chairman Albuquerque Academy Parent-Teachers Association, 1983-1984, treasurer, 1988-1989.
Member advisory board University New Mexico Cancer Center, 1991-1993. Member New Mexico Mediation Association, Junior League of Albuquerque (assistant treasurer 1979-1980, treasurer 1980-1981, chair development for volunteer center 1984-1985, chair planning and by-laws committee 1982-1983), executive committee Council of Executives of State and Provincial Psychological Associations.
Married James Richard Achen Senior, June 17, 1966. Children: James Richard Junior, Eric Christopher.