Born in Athens, Georgia, Karen graduated from the University of Georgia and Georgia State University College of Law. She is licensed to practice law in Georgia and in Maine, where she currently lives with her husband and three children. While taking a break from the practice of law to raise children, Karen was drawn to stand-up comedy. Much of her material is derived from her experience as a mother, a trial attorney, and as a Southerner living in Maine.

Hailed as Maine’s Funniest Mom, Karen was one of seven finalists in Nick at Nite’s first Search for the Funniest Mom in America, chosen from over 1,000 entries nationwide. Her weekly radio spot, The Mother Load, is featured on The Coast Morning Show.  Her new tv series, You Gotta Be Kidding Me, can be seen each month on WCSH6's 207show.

As a corporate speaker, audiences applaud Karen's sharp, clean and hilarious views on life and the office.  In addition to her individual appearances, she can be seen on tv, in comedy clubs, and in theatres nationwide with her trio of funny moms, Mama's Night Out! Karen's book, You Might Be A Mama! (PER Publishing, 2006) is now available online and in national and local book stores.