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Karen became the MEMS Industry Group (MIG) Managing Director in June 2007. She oversees operations of MIG; spearheads strategic growth; and oversees sales, public relations, marketing, and outreach. Karen is active on the worldwide MEMS conference circuit as a keynote speaker, moderator and panelist promoting MIG’s role as a key player in the MEMS global supply chain.

Formerly Director of Special Projects, Karen played a pivotal role in launching MIG in January 2001. Karen has been critical in creating the content for MEMS Executive Congress, MEMS Education Series and annual member meetings, as well as establishing and maintaining partnerships with other organizations to advance the MEMS industry.

Karen joined MIG from Carnegie Mellon University's Center for Economic Development where she was a Senior Policy Analyst. Prior to Carnegie Mellon, Karen was Senior Associate at Cleveland Tomorrow, promoting public-private partnerships and private capital investment. Karen was also a Program Associate with the Ford Foundation, managing programs to catalyze development in communities around the United States.

In her spare time, Karen volunteers at the Environmental Charter School at Frick Park, the National Council of Jewish Women and the University of Vermont. Karen has a BA from the University of Vermont and a MS in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Karen and her family reside in Pittsburgh, PA.