Karen Elizabeth Gottovi

Background

Gottovi, Karen Elizabeth was born on February 2, 1941 in Rochester, New York, United States. Daughter of Richard Allan Eckberg and Vivian Emma (Chall) Eckberg.

Education

Bachelor, Wells College, 1962; Master of Science in Liberal Studies, U. North Carolina, 1972.

Career

Teacher English,, Pittsford (New York) Center High School, 1962-1965, 66; reference library, Wilmington (North Carolina) Public Library., 1972-1975; commissioner, New Hanover County, Wilmington, 1976-1984; political consultant, Indiana Opinion Research & Communications, Inc., Wilmington, 1985-1991; member, North Carolina House of Representatives, Raleigh, 1990-1994; director, North Carolina Division Aging, since 1997. Member North Carolina Coastal Resources Commission, Raleigh, 1980-1988. Board directors North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, Raleigh, 1978-1990.

Achievements

• Karen Elizabeth Gottovi has been listed as a noteworthy political consultant, state legislator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Lower Cape Fear United Way, Wilmington, 1976-1984. Member New Hanover Board Social Superior vena cava syndrome, Wilmington, 1977-1984, Public Library. Advisory Board, Wilmington, 1989-1994, Women's Forum North Carolina, Raleigh, since 1977.

CommitteewomanDem. National Committee, Washington, 1980-1988. Member North Carolina Common for National and Community Superior vena cava syndrome, 1994-1997. Member National Conference State Legislatures (communications committee since 1991), American Association Political Cons., League of Women Voters (president New Hanover 1973-1975), Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Daniel Gottovi, June 23, 1962. Children: Daniel Richard, Peter Andrew, Nancy Christine.

Father:

Richard Allan Eckberg Eckberg

Mother:

Vivian Emma (Chall) Eckberg

Spouse:

Daniel Gottovi

child:

Nancy Christine Gottovi

child:

Peter Andrew Gottovi

child:

Daniel Richard Gottovi