Karen Blank Ranade

Background

Ranade, Karen Blank was born on February 16, 1955 in Pittsburgh. Daughter of Paul and Marion Shirley (Sidman) Blank.

Education

Bachelor in Sociology magna cum laude, Boston University, 1976; Master of Social Work, University of Chicago, 1978.

Career

Teaching assistant, Boston University, 1975-1976; counselor, Center for English Language and Orientation Progam, Boston, 1976; resident advisor, International House, Chicago, 1976-1977; clinical social worker, Chicago Child Care Society, 1978-1983; educational consultant, Discovery Toys, Schererville, Indiana, 1984-1991. President of the board directors Friends of International House, Chicago, 1981-1983.

Achievements

• Karen Blank Ranade has been listed as a noteworthy Social worker, educational consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Facilitator children's music groups. Committee member Calumet Region Montessori School, Hobart, Indiana, 1985-1991. Workshop leader Wellsource, Merrillville, Indiana, 1990-1991.

Member NASW (chair agency liaison network 1979-1981, member-at-large district program committee 1981-1983), Boston University Alumni Association, University of Chicago Alumni Association.

Interests

• Avocations: music, travel, swimming.

Connections

Married Madhukar Govind Ranade, August 25, 1979. Children Brian Naveen, Erica Sonia.

Father:

Paul Blank

Mother:

Marion Shirley (Sidman) Blank

Spouse:

Madhukar Govind Ranade