Karen has lived in Hood River since 1994 with her husband and two sons.

Karen has a bachelor's degree in Business/Finance from Portland State University and is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. She practices in the areas of Employment law, Family law, Juvenile law and General litigation.

When Karen is not working, she enjoys hanging out with her family, playing soccer, mountain bike riding, reading and relaxing. She also serves on the Hood River County School District Board of Directors and the Hood River Education Foundation Board.