Her Story
About Karen
I retired in June after close to 28 years. I built the probation program in my agency under the Department of Public Health. My main areas were legal compliance as a probation monitor and department coordinator. I also did a lot of professional writing like memos to the board. My second career involves teaching exercise and personal training with certifications in yoga, Pilates, and fitness classes.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Karen
01What do you attribute your success to?
Being interested in the subject matter, motivated, paying attention to detail, and collaborating well with stakeholders.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
If you have an issue that you want to resolve, don't just talk about it with your managers - you need to put it in writing. If it's not in writing, it doesn't exist.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
There are a lot of opportunities for people to get into government with many jobs available. Employers are looking at both education and experience, putting less emphasis on education alone to get good talent.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity and honesty.
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