Background
Belissary, Karen was born on May 20, 1959 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of James Charles and Linda Gail (Bouknight) Belissary.
Belissary, Karen was born on May 20, 1959 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Daughter of James Charles and Linda Gail (Bouknight) Belissary.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design, New York School Interior Design, 1989. Graduate, National Center Paralegal Studies, Atlanta, 1991. Postgraduate in business international studies, LaSalle University.
Private practice interior design,, Florence, South Carolina, since 1989. Owner New Generations Adult Day Center, New Generations Home Care. Director Pee Dee region American Intercultural Exchange, Florence, since 1989.
Secretary Society for Autistic Children, Florence, 1983. Vice president Florence County Democratic Committee, 1985. Group leader Friends Florence Museum, 1986.
Board directors Heart Fund, Florence, 1987, International Women's Club Florence, 1988-1989, Florence Area Arts Council, 1986-1987. Member Friends of Library., Florence. Member Florence County Democratic Party.
Board directors Symphony Guild, Sr.Citizens Center, Alzheimer's Association Mental Health. Member National Organization of Women, LWVAm. Society Interior Designers, Amnesty International, Florence (South Carolina) Business Women Network, Greenpeace, The Door (president), Area Arts Council (honorary), Quinby Garden Club (secretary, president Tea and Topic), Colonial Heights Garden Club, Bridge and Book Club (vice president), American Associate University Women (vice president), Camellis Garden Club(secretary).