Director of Client Strategy

Along with an extensive knowledge of country western song lyrics from the late '70s and early '80s, Karen brings significant expertise in membership engagement, coalition building, fundraising, and asking questions. She is an eternal optimist, loves the rain, and suffers from a serious cookbook addiction.  Karen’s first real job was managing a performing arts center called New City Theater. Other previous credits include Development Director for Corporate Accountability International, Associate Director of Washington Environmental Alliance for Voter Education (WEAVE), and Managing Director of Washington Conservation Voters.

When she's not at work, you can find her at Pratt in the printmaking studio, studying flamenco, practicing fiddle, baking pies, climbing mountains, digging in her garden, or riding her super-spiff Salsa Casseroll. Karen lives in South Seattle with her partner Scott, two cats, and way too many bicycles.

phone: 206.286.1235 x20 | email karen (at) groundwire.org