Karen brings decades of experience as a journalist, public relations professional and communications expert to her role at Edible Mendocino & Lake Counties. She was not always a food and drink enthusiast, but became an avid gastronome as a result of her past work as a travel writer, which allowed her to explore food cultures around the United States and the world. A resident of northern California for many years both before and after her decade of traveling the globe, she now lives in Ukiah and is excited to be able to share the stories of Mendocino’s and Lake County’s bounty with both residents and visitors alike.