Karen holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Master's Degree in Clinical Nutrition, and Certifications in Oncology Nutrition and Enteral Nutrition. She was the manager of the Nutrition Service in a hospital specializing in oncology in Mexico before moving to Jacksonville, Florida, to work as an Oncology Wellness Specialist at Ackerman Cancer Center. In her free time she enjoys speaking at conferences and workshops and runs a nutrition and wellness blog for her patients at Ackerman Cancer Center.