Background
McGowen, Sandra Grant was born on December 4, 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Ellis Elva and Mary Lou (McMahen) Grant.
McGowen, Sandra Grant was born on December 4, 1942 in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Ellis Elva and Mary Lou (McMahen) Grant.
Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, Louisiana Technology University, 1965. Bachelor in Visual Arts and Interior Design, Georgia State University, 1978.
Interior designer Rich's, Atlanta, 1978-1985. Director design Commercial Interior Designs, 1985. President McGowen Interiors Inc., since 1985.
Adjunct professor Brenau University, 1995, coordinator interior design Atlanta campus, since 1996. Co-founder Universal Design Alliance, since 2003.
Elder Presbyterian Church, 1986. Board directors Niskey Lake, Atlanta, 1986. Design judge March of Dimes, Birmingham, Alabama, 1987.
Fellow: American Society Interior Designers (newsletter editor 1986, 87, treasurer 1987, 88, president Georgia chapter 1990-1991, national board 1991-1993, Presidential citation 1981, 87, 96). Member: National Trust for History Preservation, Mercedes Benz Club American (secretary Peachtree section), High Museum Art., Georgia Trust for History Preservation, Atlanta City Sales Club (president since 2000, chairman board since 2001), Gamma Phi Beta (president Mother's Club. University Georgia 1987-1988).
Married Norman Douglas McGowen, March 14, 1964 (deceased 1972). Children: Amanda Laine, Norman Douglas Junior.