Thea Katzenstein

Background

Katzenstein, Thea was born on March 30, 1927 in New York City. Daughter of Carl E. and Lillian (Rosenblatt) Schustak.

Education

Student, Sarah Lawrence College, l948-50; Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, l962; Master of Arts, Columbia University, l967.

Career

President Gallery A., New York City, 1967-1971, Melita, New York City, 1972-1977, TK Studio, Miami Beach, Florida, from 1977. Adjunct professor of jewelry Florida International University, 1989-1990. Enamelling instructor University Miami, 1991.

Achievements

• Thea Katzenstein has been listed as a noteworthy Retail executive, jewelry designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Miami Metro Zoo, 1994-2000, director since 2000. Founder Mount Sinai Hospital, since 1996, University Miami, 1999. Director Circle Lowe Museum, University Miami, 1999.

Resident council Hyatt-Aventura, 2003. Member Society North America Goldsmiths, Enamel Guild South (secretary since 2001), National Enamelist Guild, Florida Society Goldsmiths (president Southeast chapter 1988-1991, 94-98, vice president state board 1998-2000, treasurer since 2000), Florida Craftsmen, Zonta (secretary Coral Gables chapter 1989-1990), Women in the Visual Arts, Womens Jewelry Association.

Connections

Married William Katzenstein, September l0, l950. Children: Leo, Ranee.

Father:

Carl E. Schustak

Mother:

Lillian (Rosenblatt) Schustak

Spouse:

William Katzenstein

child:

Ranee Katzenstein

child:

Leo Katzenstein