She served as a RN and counselor for 7 years at the Steuben County Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and was responsible for treatment planning and counseling of adolescents and duel diagnosis clients. Her volunteer work as a director for Caring Hands Across the Valley displays a commitment to elder and handicapped care. Karen’s educational background includes a RN diploma from Allentown Hospital School of Nursing and a Chemical Dependency Credential from the State University of New York (SUNY Buffalo).