Karen Owen

Karen Owen has extensive experience in editorial and publishing roles, currently serving as the Viewpoints editor at The Free Lance-Star since November 2007. In this position, Karen is responsible for coordinating contributors for Sunday commentary pages, editing daily columns, and participating as a member of the editorial board. Previously, Karen worked at Richmond Times-Dispatch as a librarian for nearly two decades and served as a publisher at Van Neste Books, where literary fiction was the focus. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.