Karen has been fighting against Human Trafficking since the 1980’s. She is currently the Executive Director of the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia. Her previous jobs include the Community Engagement Director at the Colonial Food Pantry and spearheading the completion of the Crater Community Hospice Thrift Shop serving the Tri-City area. She has earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Architecture and Religious Studies from LaRoche College located outside of Pittsburgh. She has been married for over 30 years and has 3 daughters.