Karen is a physiologist, educator, and aspiring expert in the application of community-based solutions to systemic problems in science. She has previously managed instructor training for The Carpentries and taught biology in many contexts, from the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to high school, community college and university settings. As a Senior Curriculum Developer at C4R, she enjoys distilling ideas, connecting diverse perspectives, and exploring delightful challenges to things we take for granted. Karen holds a BA in biology from Reed College, an MS in organismal physiology from Portland State University, and a PhD in molecular, cellular, and integrative physiology from UC Davis. Karen has a disproportionate, fluffy, and charmingly oblivious rescue dog named Luna.