Karina feels blessed with purpose and appreciates supportive supervisors that place a high value on professional growth and skills development. She leans into this purpose by integrating her clinical experience and passion for graphic design to develop trainings and organizational tools that help improve internal systems and quality care standards. With seamless internal processes, Karina knows the company is better able to focus on the compassion and ultimate goal of service excellence.

Karina started with Behavior Respite in Action in 2015 as a Direct Support Professional. Throughout her time with the organization, she has learned and developed her skills through additional roles of Staffing Coordinator and Recruiter Program Coordinator, and now as Department Manager. In her current role, Karina is now the supportive supervisor who coaches, mentors, and develops colleagues who are part of her team, helping them grow personally and professionally, as she has.

Karina has a passion for travel, nature, animals, and art.