Background
Duester, Karen Christensen was born on June 7, 1958 in Minden, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Edwin LeRoy and Maxine Carol Christensen.
Duester, Karen Christensen was born on June 7, 1958 in Minden, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Edwin LeRoy and Maxine Carol Christensen.
Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1980. Master of Science, Texas Woman's University, 1981.
Intern, Houston VA Medical Center, 1980-1981;
clinical dietitian, Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, 1982-1983;
chief clinical nutritionist, Cleveland Memorial Hospital, Shelby, North Carolina, 1983-1985;
regional sales manager, Practorcare, Inc., Denver, 1985-1988;
sales manager western division, Practorcare, Inc., Denver, 1988-1992;
vice president healthcare, Practorcare, Inc., San Diego, 1992-1993;
owner, The Food Cons. Company, San Diego, since 1993. Consultant in field, since 1983.
Speaker professional conferences, since 1982.
Member American Dietetic Association (Recognized Young Dietitian of Year award 1987), Institute Food Technologists, International Association Culinary Professionals, Dietitians in Business and Communications, Nutrition Entrepreneurs.
Married Gregg Lee Duester, September 21, 1992.