Karen Perez

Karen Perez is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in care coordination and support services within healthcare and educational environments. Currently serving as a Care Coordinator III at Newport Healthcare since May 2022, Karen ensures the safety and participation of residents in various activities. As a Home Care Provider at Channel Islands Social Services, Karen assists clients with daily living activities while addressing physical impairments. Previous experience includes working as an ABA Therapist at Behavior Frontiers, where customized treatment plans were developed for children with special needs. Karen's leadership roles at UC Santa Barbara involved training resident assistants and mentoring first-generation college students in the TRIO Upward Bound Program. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Applied Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and an Associate of Arts in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Oxnard College, with further education pursued at Azusa Pacific University.