Karen Santora

Karen Santora is an experienced professional in resource development and culinary event management, currently serving as the Director of Resource Development and Growth at Share Our Strength since September 2012. Prior roles at Share Our Strength include Associate Director for Taste of the Nation and various positions as Senior and Operations Manager for Culinary Events. Prior to this, Karen Santora worked at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2011 and held the position of Communications Manager at America Votes from 2007 to 2010. Karen Santora began professional experience as a Production and Development Intern at EMILY's List in 2007. Educational qualifications include an Associate of Science in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Law, Economics, and Government from American University.