Karen Helen Groner

Background

Groner, Karen Helen was born on August 8, 1948 in New York City. Daughter of Harry Leon and Shirley Ann (Kreiswirth) Groner.

Education

Bachelor magna cum laude, Hunter College, 1969. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Parsons School Design, 1976.

Career

Supervisor special sales, Metropolitan Museum, New York City, 1969-1971; H.S. art teacher, New York Board Education, 1971-1973; freelance design assistant, Leo Narducci, since 1975; freelance design reporter, Kmart, 1976-1979; designer, Stella Originals, New York City, 1976-1979; owner, designer, Grownbeans, New York City, since 1980. Costumer designer Perridane, New York, 1992-1993.

Achievements

• Karen Helen Groner has been listed as a noteworthy fashion designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocation: ballet.

Connections

Father:

Harry Leon Groner

Mother:

Shirley Ann (Kreiswirth) Groner