Karen J. Cohoe

Karen Cohoe brings nearly 36 years of experience in non-profit environments to the board. She started her career in California as a museum docent and soon joined the museum’s board of directors. She then became President of the

Junior League in San Francisco before accepting the role of Executive Director with the Heritage Museum.

In 1986, she began a 17-year career with the Discovery Science Center (now known as Discovery Cube), a hands-on science center, assuming the roles of Executive Director, CEO and Founding President. During

her tenure, she managed both the Heritage Museum and the Discovery Cube for a number of years, initiated a successful $24.5 million dollar capital campaign, hired senior staff in all departments, oversaw board activities, and managed a staff of 65.

In addition to her non-profit experience, Ms. Cohoe has also owned and managed rental properties in both California and Washington.