Karen began as a volunteer at the Providence house in March of 2006. She joined the team as a staff member to serve as a Weekend Relief Manager position. In 2019, she became the Night Relief Manager and lives at the house. Karen has her Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistant/Executive Secretary and has served as a caregiver to senior citizens. Her passion for the mission began when she lived in South Jersey when her daughter was born premature and stayed at the Ronald McDonald House-Camden for two weeks. She promised that some day she would pay it forward and here she is today.