Karen is a vocalist, teacher, activist, and entrepreneur from Colorado Springs, CO. Karen obtained her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Northern Colorado in Music Business with a Jazz Studies emphasis and an Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate Class of 2019. In addition, Karen recently received her Master of Arts in Arts Management and Entrepreneurship from The New School Class of 2021. Karen’s work revolves around creating equitable and inclusive spaces for underrepresented performing and visual artists. As a musician, Karen specializes in Jazz and contemporary music. In addition, she teaches private voice to students ranging from ages 5-50. Karen recently made her debut as a freelance musician in this summer’s Mostly Mozart Festival, singing Mozart’s Requiem with the Unsung Collective and Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Tyrone Clinton and Louis Langrée. She looks forward to seeking out more opportunities in NYC. As an Entrepreneur, Karen is a self-taught graphic designer who offers her brand identity, website design, and illustration services.