Karen Collins Porter

Background

Porter, Karen Collins Daughter of Cecil Allen and Mary Louise (Grzena) Collins.

Education

Student, Albion College, 1974. Student, University Michigan, 1975. Bachelor, University Colorado, Boulder, 1976.

Master of Arts, University Colorado, Denver, 1979.

Career

Co-director Loveland (Colorado) Resource Center, 1982-1984. Assistant director Interim House-Young Women’s Christian Association, Detroit, 1985. Associate director First Step, Canton, 1985-2000.

With Michigan Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, since 2000. Board directors, secretary Loveland Childbirth Education Association, 1980-1982. Board directors, chairperson Thompson Valley Preschool, Loveland, 1980-1984.

Advocate Larimer County Sexual Assault Team, Loveland, 1982-1984, 1st Step Assault Response Team, 2000—2001. Board directors Samaritan Counseling Center, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 1985-1991, 1997-2000, chairman, 2000.

Membership

Leader Girl Scouts American, Farmington Hills, 1985-1990. Church leader Sunday School, various church and society committees.

Interests

• Camping, hiking, cross country skiing, photography.

Connections

Married Frederick James Porter, August 16, 1975. Children: Suzanne Porter Moser, Kirstin Porter Carr.

Father:

Cecil Allen Collins

Mother:

Mary Louise (Grzena) Collins

Spouse:

Frederick James Porter

child:

Suzanne Porter Moser Porter

child:

Kirstin Porter Carr Porter