Background
DeShields, Karen Lynne was born on March 2, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of William Oliver and Betty Lou (Ewing) Edwards.
DeShields, Karen Lynne was born on March 2, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Daughter of William Oliver and Betty Lou (Ewing) Edwards.
Bachelor General Studies, University Michigan, 1973. Master of Science in Administration, Center Michigan University, 1991.
Television traffic director WGPR-television and FM Radio, 1975-1976. Assistant to project coordinator National Health Screening Council for Volunteer Organizations, 1979-1980. Publicity and promotions specialist United Health Organization, Madison Heights, Michigan, since 1980.
Member University Michigan Alumni Association, Detroit Association of University of Michigan Women, United Way speaker's Bureau, Society Public Health Education, Non-Profit Public Relations Network (board directors), Health Promotion and Wellness Council, Women in Communications, Oakland Heart Health Coalition, American Public Health Association.
Married Sammie Lee DeShields, August 2, 1975 (divorced 1983). 1 child, Karyn Lynn.