Background
Arsdale, Karen Choka Van was born on October 21, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Stas Thomas and Florence Frances (Staniszewski) Choka.
Arsdale, Karen Choka Van was born on October 21, 1946 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Daughter of Stas Thomas and Florence Frances (Staniszewski) Choka.
Bachelor, Indiana University, Bloomington, 1971. Master of Social Work, Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1972.
Social worker, Quinco, Columbus, Indiana, 1972-1975;
social worker, Planned Parenthood, Bloomington, 1975-1987;
social worker, Stone Belt Council for Retarded Citizens, Bloomington, since 1987. Adjunct faculty Indiana U., Bloomington, since 1982. Partner Iris Center for Counseling and Education, Bloomington, since 1982.
Consultant various health and service organizations, Indiana, since 1982.
Member Human Resources Commission, Bloomington, 1979-1983, chairman 1982-1983. Member Academy Certified Social Workers, National Association Social Workers (regional representative 1976, Social Worker of Year 1984), American Association Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists (certified therapist, certified educator), Monroe County Association of Social Workers (president 1978). Clubs: Bloomington Bicycling (secretary 1978).
Married George Bauerle Van Arsdale, May 20, 1972. 1 child, Anneliese.