As a survivor, Karen is able to teach both effectively and passionately. As a professional, she has worked in this field for over 15 years.   She received her basic POST certification from a regional law enforcement academy and workplace mediation training from Mediation Training Institute International.  In her youth she has also worked as a crisis counselor for SAVE, patrolled as a California police officer, is a current adjunct instructor for California State University Sacramento - College of Continuing Education, and works as a personal and professional coach and consultant devoted to ending workplace and family violence. 

Her focus within the past 2 ˝ years has been focused as the lead facilitator for a certified Batterer’s Treatment Program in Placer County.  She recently moved her practice, Conflict Coaching Company to Sacramento County.  She has already aligned with the Sacramento County Probation department as a resource for Anger Management, Parenting, and Co-Parenting Courses. 

Karen recently completed an Association For Conflict Resolution (ACR) approved course for Family Divorce mediation by the legendary attorney, mediator, and mediation trainer Forrest "Woody" Mosten. 

Crime and Violence Prevention Center

Karen was requested to participate as a panel speaker at DV Interagency sponsored educational forums for the Crime and Violence Prevention Center focusing on batterers intervention programs and what the law requires. 

Department of Justice

Karen was a consultant, program analyst, and facilitator of program, “Beyond the Obvious” to guide the investigator/officer through the difficult cases of dual assault. The program provided a clear definition and understanding of probable cause, self-defense, interpretation of injuries and dominant/primary aggressor with the goal to reduce the inappropriate dual arrests that frequently occur at the scene of domestic violence crimes.

Karen, known as The Conflict Coach, consults with and coaches individuals, corporations, law enforcement agencies, and non-profit organizations to assist in providing turnkey educational solutions, Domestic Violence awareness and response strategies, and conflict resolution initiatives with the intended result of more enhanced personal living and establishment of efficient and cooperative workplaces. 

My role is to provide insight, feedback, ask the tough questions, and challenge distorted belief systems to expand the opportunities that can be waiting just within reach. It is a mutual, forward-moving relationship to provide the client the prospect to explore, appreciate, and live a more authentic life.

My professional qualifications include certification from Mediation Training Institute, The Training Clinic, as well as other organizations. I am a member of the National Anger Management Association, American Counseling Association, Coachville, The International Coaching Federation, the Association for Coaching Excellence, and the International Association of Coaches. Education is a critical component to my personal growth and professional development.