Background
Mattson, Karla Ruth was born on March 9, 1959 in Beach, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Walter Donald and Ardyn Ardyl (Thurn) Mattson.
Mattson, Karla Ruth was born on March 9, 1959 in Beach, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Walter Donald and Ardyn Ardyl (Thurn) Mattson.
Bachelor of Science in Textiles and Clothing and Home Economics Education, North Dakota State University, 1981.
Extension home economist at large North Dakota Cooperative Extension Service, Park River, Williston and Valley City, 1981-1982, extension home economist Bottineau (North Dakota) County, since 1982. North Dakota delegate to National 4-H Leaders Forum North Dakota Cooperative Extension Service, Washington, 1986. Speaker in field.
Coordinator 4-H Club and homemaker activities, North Dakota, since 1982. Participant walk-a-thon March of Dimes, Minot, North Dakota, 1983. Helper Special Olympics Program, Lake Metigoshe, North Dakota, 1983-1987.
Provider story hour Bottineau County Library, 1987. Funds collector American Cancer Society, Bottineau, 1987. Member American Home Economics Association (certified), North Dakota Home Economics Association (Second vice president 1985-1987), District II Home Economics Association (chairman 1985-1987), National Association Extension Home Economists, North Dakota Association Extension Home Economists (treasurer 1983-1985, various committees).