Karen's creativity and ability to think outside the box has made her a valuable volunteer with Macoupin County 4-H over the last nineteen years. Karen provides youth with so many opportunities and educational experiences. She brings the fun and you never know what she has planned, but you do know it will be good. She is the leader of the Stauntoneers 4-H club. She has implemented a variety of project workshops for the county program over the years and loves trying new things. Her passion for science, art, and horticulture shines bright and she shares her passion with youth across the county. She is caring and accepting of all youth and strongly believes in the values of 4-H.