Background
Bishirjian, Kathryn Ann was born on February 18, 1928 in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Luigi and Elizabeth C. (LaCova) Oliverio.
Bishirjian, Kathryn Ann was born on February 18, 1928 in Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Luigi and Elizabeth C. (LaCova) Oliverio.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Fairmont State College, 1949. Bachelor of Arts in Retailing/Education, Fairmont (West Virginia) State College, 1949. Master of Science, Duquesne University, 1974.
Home economist, WVa. Extension Svc., Elkins, West Virginia, 1949-1952; administrative dietitian, various hospitals, Pittsburgh, 1953-1959; food service director, Allegheny Valley Schools, Springdale, Pennsylvania, 1966-1971; food management professor, Westmoreland Community College, Pittsburgh, 1972-1976; consultant dietitian, Pittsburgh, since 1976; bureau chief, Allegheny County Department Aging, Pittsburgh, since 1976. Instructor Community College, Pittsburgh, since 1988. Consultant weight control/older adults, Pittsburgh, since 1978.
Advisory council Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh, 1993. Member American Dietic Association (delegate 1984-1990, Service award 1987-1990, Gerontological Nutritionist Practice Group), Gerontological Nutritionist (chairman 1992-1993, Service award 1993), National Association of Nutrition and Aging Programs, National Association of Meal Programs (technical assistance committee 1992-1993), Pennsylvania Dietetic Association (Keystone award, Outstanding Dietitian award), Pennsylvania Dietetic Association, American School Food Service Association, Keystone School Food Service Association, Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, National Teachers Association, Pennsylvania Teachers Association, National Meals Association, Nutrition Council of Pennsylvania.
Married Charles H. Bishirjian, October 8, 1955. 1 child, Charles A. Bishirjian.