Karen Santen is a highly experienced grant writing and management professional who has worked in both non-profit and academic environments. Karen brings with her seven years of experience in academia, where she began her career before transitioning to non-profit organizations. Her expertise spans communication, conflict management, creative writing, fundraising, grant writing, media relations, organizational skills, public speaking, research, teaching, training, and workshops.

Karen studied Bachelor, Science, in Speech/Communications at Northwestern University. She has worked in various capacities, including Grants Coordinator at City of Pompano Beach, Grants Manager at Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Grants Manager at Broward Performing Arts Foundation, and Grant & Fund Raising Coordinator at Faulk Center for Counseling fka Center for Group Counseling. Additionally, she served as Community Relations Coordinator/Admissions and Teacher at Keiser University.

Karen is confident and detail-oriented and has a proven track record in interacting with individuals and groups at all levels. As someone who's focused and driven, she's quite adept at meeting deadlines, whether she's working on fundraising, public relations, grant writing, or event planning. Karen can be reached at karen21760@aol.com.