Background
House, Karen Elliott was born on December 7, 1947 in Matador, Texas, United States. Daughter of Ted and Bailey Elliott.
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House, Karen Elliott was born on December 7, 1947 in Matador, Texas, United States. Daughter of Ted and Bailey Elliott.
BJ, University Texas, 1970; postgraduate Institute Politics, Harvard University.
Education reporter, Dallas Morning News, 1970-1971;
with Washington bureau, Dallas Morning News, 1971-1974;
regulatory correspondent, Wall Street Journal, Washington, 1974-1975;
energy and agriculture correspondent, Wall Street Journal, Washington, 1975-1978;
diplomatic correspondent, Wall Street Journal, Washington, 1978-1984;
foreign editor, Wall Street Journal, New York City, 1984-1989;
vice president, International Group, Dow Jones & Company, 1989-1995;
president International Group, Dow Jones & Company, since 1995. Trustee Boston University. Member of advisory board Center Strategic International Studies.
Member visiting committee Harvard University Center International Affairs.
Trustee Boston University. Fellow: National Academy Arts and Sciences. Member: Council on Foreign Relations (board directors).
Married Arthur House, April 5, 1975 (divorced September 1983). Married Peter Kann, June 4, 1984. Children: Hillary, Petra, Jason, Jade.