In her role as Executive Director of Dutchess County Pride Center, Karen supervises all of Dutchess County Pride Center’s programs and operations.  She is actively involved in the day to day running of Dutchess County Pride Center, including running numerous groups, overseeing the Youth Board and working directly with program facilitators and volunteers.  She is also the Co-Chair of the Poughkeepsie Pride March and Festival.

Karen received her Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Licenced Clinical Social Worker.  She has spent the majority of her career working to better the lives of youth, particularly LGBTQ+ youth and their families.  She has worked in the non-profit sector for most of her career.