Karen McKenney

Karen manages many of the business functions of FACT Oregon, with emphasis on administrative, HR, and accounting areas. She is the parent of an adult who experiences a disability. She is a 2008 PIP graduate, and one of the initial creators of a school district special education advisory committee. She has prior experience in a special education law firm, and her personal experience has led to multiple opportunities to present to special education student teachers and support professionals the importance of high expectations and planning for employment. Currently, she serves on a supported decision-making stakeholder workgroup with members from ODDS, Employment First, Oregon ABLE, and other support providers. She is also an SDRI board member, working to provide brokerage/DD support for adults 18 and over.