Karen Berry

Karen Berry serves as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Miami Valley Community Action Partnership. A two-time graduate of Wright State University with an undergraduate degree in Spanish and a Master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language, Karen stared her career teaching intensive English courses for international students in Wright State’s LEAP program.  In 2017, Karen switched to the nonprofit sector by accepting the position of executive administrator at MVCAP.  Over the past eight years, Karen has risen through the ranks, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and influence.  In her current role, Karen oversees a wide variety of programs with the mission of eliminating the causes and conditions of poverty and promoting self-sufficiency.  Karen, a crochet artist and award-winning baker, lives in Centerville with her husband and daughter.