Karen Shafer

Karen Shafer is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in digital forensics and training, currently serving as a Master Digital Forensic Examiner and Training Program Coordinator at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) since July 1997. Alongside this role, Karen is an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University and has recently joined Champlain College as adjunct faculty, teaching online courses in digital forensics. Previous academic experience includes adjunct faculty at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from May 2016 to December 2018. Karen holds a Master's degree in Forensic Studies - Computer Forensics from Stevenson University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Towson University.