Karen is a dynamic and focused strategic leader who comes with 20 years of progressive experience working in the non-profit sector of industry. Karen’s passion to serve the community drives her to make a positive impact on everyone’s life that she encounters.

Her extensive local experience includes nearly a decade of service at Gulf Coast Jewish & Family Community Services where she climbed the ranks as a Finance Director to Interim CFO overseeing a $65 million budget of 60+ grants and contracts from child welfare, behavioral health, and elder and disabled services programs. Using her extensive talent and systems knowledge she led the successful acquisition of two additional agencies while at Gulf Coast Jewish & Family Community Services.

Karen has been newly appointed to serve as the President of Board of Directors for the Heroes of St Petersburg Police and Fire Rescue and is a founding Board member of Second Chance Life Skills.  She holds an M.S. in Accounting and a MSFA in Forensic Accounting along with a B.S. in Accounting from Rutgers University.

Karen’s dedication and commitment shine in her every interaction, whether she is volunteering, organizing events, or advocating for important causes.