 | Karen Spence, Director of Projects, joined Community Design Resource Center of Boston (CDRC-Boston) in December 2008. Before joining CDRC-Boston, Karen worked and volunteered for a variety of small startup non-profit organizations performing marketing, web and graphic design, outreach, event management and promotions. Prior to entering nonprofit, Karen worked in the high tech industry for over 20 years in hardware, software, firmware, and internetworking through various roles including marketing management, customer service/relations, technical assistance, web/graphic design and systems integration. Within that time frame, Karen also held brief stints in architectural marketing and legal research.
When not in the office, Karen coordinates justice and human rights programs as they pertain to the criminal justice system, especially racial disparity. She has been the promotional designer for the African Cultural Association of Lowell’s annual African Festival since 2004 on a volunteer basis, which came out of her passion for African music and culture. At the present time, Karen is studying herbal medicine through an herbal apprenticeship program. |
