Background
Helder, Karen Fay was born on March 18, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of John Sidney and Gertrude (Diekevers) Helder.
Helder, Karen Fay was born on March 18, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Daughter of John Sidney and Gertrude (Diekevers) Helder.
Bachelor, Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa, 1974. Master of Science Clinical Psychology, Eastern Michigan University, 1975. Master of Social Work, University Iowa, 1985.
Therapist Wedgwood Christian Services, Grand Rapids, 1976—1979, director professional services, 1984—2001. Director regional operations Bethany Christian Services, since 2001. Counselor, instructor social work Dordt College, Sioux Center, 1979—1984.
Part-time therapist Bethesda Midwest, Orange City, Iowa, 1980-1984. Consultant Bethany Christian Services, Orange City, 1980-1984.
Board directors Kent County Council for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, Grand Rapids, 1985-1988, Partners Worldwide. Board trustees Reformed Bible College, 1996-2005. Member chaplain committee Christian Reformed Church, Grand Rapids, 1986-1989.
Church liaison Grand Rapids Area Center for Ecumenism, 1989-1991. Member Christian Association for Psychological Studies, National Association Christians in Social Work.
Daughter of John Sidney and Gertrude (Diekevers) H.