Karen J. Allanson

Background

Allanson, Karen J. was born on April 2, 1961 in Monterey, California, United States. Daughter of Will B. Allanson and Ruth Lain Voll Voorkamp.

Education

Bachelor in English magna cum laude, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1984.

Career

With, Union-Tribune Public Company, San Diego, 1985-1987; editorial assistant, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, San Diego, 1987-1988; associate editor, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, San Diego, 1988-1990; acquisitions editor, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, San Diego, 1990-1991; acquisitions editor, St. Martin's Press, New York City, 1991-1993; senior editor, St. Martin's Press, New York City, since 1993.

Membership

Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: hiking, scuba diving.

Connections

Father:

Will B. Allanson

Mother:

Ruth Lain Voll Voorkamp