Karen joined the Women’s Fund in 2023 and serves as the Volunteer Engagement Co-Chair. After serving as Vice President at a local fixed income management firm, she now works as a director of a family office. Karen holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minor in Economics from California Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo. Her expertise includes financial management, tax accounting, budget planning, and event planning. Karen has been in various volunteer positions within Mountain View Elementary School, Santa Barbara Premier Water Polo Club, Parkinson’s Association of Santa Barbara, San Marcos AAPLE Academy and Dos Pueblos High School. She and her husband Darren have 2 kids and love to travel.