CTAJ TM | Executive Director
As Co-Executive Director of the Foundation of Administrative Justice, Karen oversees and manages the Corporate Affairs of the FOAJ and assists in the leadership of the organization. Annual General Meetings, committee meetings, board meetings, grant research, and applications are a few of the areas where Karen leads the charge. Further, overseeing the annual budget development and monthly reviews, FOAJ financials, risk management and mitigation, annual returns and bylaws falls under Karen’s umbrella. Additionally, she manages the office staff, contractors and liaises with external affiliate bodies and partner institutions. Karen holds the Certificate in Tribunal Administrative JusticeTM and is completing the Certified in Management course/certificate/diploma at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension.
Residing in Sherwood Park with her family, Karen is kept busy with her three teenagers, two girls and one boy. In her free time, she can be found cooking up a delicious BBQ or setting up a campfire for her family and friends to enjoy.
Karen loves to support local charities and giving back to her community. She is actively involved in the group ‘One Hundred Women Who Care.’ She is also a Board Member on the Sherwood Park District Soccer Association and the Secretary of Bowmans Toastmasters. In Karen’s own words: “I have been fortunate in this life to lean on friends and family along the way. I help others whenever I can. “
Questions & Answers
Words to live by:
There is always room for one more at the table. I grew up on the farm and if I knew of a person that didn’t have a place to have a meal, I invited them to eat with us.
Favorite music genre?
I listen to all kinds of music. Depends on my mood.
If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
I don’t get to travel much; however, I love to do road trips. Enjoy the scenery and explore the hidden gems along the way.
Hobbies?
My latest is gardening. I will enjoy the fresh vegetables and fruit! Going to the gym. Love hiking and going to the mountains.