She has worked as a psychologist for over 25 years, starting out her career working with young children and their families, teens, and later with adults, until she discovered her love of being with and listening to older adults. She has practiced many years as a Zen student at Zen Mountain Monastery, engaging in residential practice for several years at both ZMM and in California. Karin loves the Catskill mountains and walks their many beautiful paths with her dogs Boondock, Mya, and Django.