Karen was a member of the National Retail Federation Student Association (NRFSA), Merchant Development Program (MDP), Head stylist for MOSE Models and competed nationally in the first ever NRFSA student challenge competition, placing 3rd place for the ‘K. Saltzman’ shoe concept. Upon graduating, she was a Buying/ Planning Intern for Nordstrom in Seattle, WA, and currently she is an E-Commerce Assistant Merchant at Signet Jewelry for the Zale Corporation. She expressed her gratitude to the College of Merchandising, Hospitality & Tourism, her professors, peers and family for helping her achieve her dreams thus far through their support, wisdom and kindness.