A Voice for Resilience and Opportunity in Our Community

 

As we navigate the current statewide landscape, we need leadership focused on resilience, opportunity, and a commitment to strengthening the safety net for all Vermonters. Karen is committed to this vision and this is seen clearly through her voting record and the bills she has sponsored.
Karen is a dedicated community member of Essex Junction with a long-standing record of re-developing public service systems to work for a wide range of people. Karen’s 20+ year career in Vermont’s non-profit sector, provides a broad understanding of services from food security expansion and work readiness programming to criminal justice reform and restorative conflict resolution. Karen understands the challenge of juggling multiple priorities as well as the importance of building relationships and practicing collaborative decision-making to create positive and long-lasting outcomes. 

 

Highlights from 2025-2026 Legislative Session:

• Expanding access to affordable housing and supporting smart growth.

• Working to lower health care costs and strengthen Vermont's health care system.

• Advancing education transformation and a fairer school funding model.

• Supporting affordability through health care, education, and tax reforms.

• Protecting Vermonters from harmful federal policy changes that affect our communities.

• Serving in House leadership to help move important legislation forward.

I am also proud to stay connected with our community by:

• Hosting monthly community conversations with the Essex House Delegation.

• Publishing weekly legislative updates and timely Front Porch Forum posts.

• Helping constituents navigate issues ranging from unemployment benefits to health care access and state services.

• Participating in community events like the Essex Pride Festival, the Champlain Valley Fair, and local forums.