Karen Evans has extensive work experience in the nonprofit sector. Karen started working as the Director of Program Development at Five Acres--The Boy's and Girl's Aid Society of Los Angeles in September 2009, and held this role until December 2011. From December 2011 to their current position, they worked as the Chief Strategy Officer at the same organization. In 2012, they became the Chief Operating Officer at Five Acres Boys' & Girls' Aid Society of Los Angeles County.
Karen Evans attended the University of Michigan from 2010 to 2012, where they earned a Certificate in Executive Leadership/Non-Profit Management. Additionally, they pursued a Masters of Public Administration at CSUN, although the start and end years of this program are not provided.
Five Acres--The Boys' and Girls' Aid Society of Los Angeles
About Five Acres Five Acres was founded as an downtown LA orphanage for homeless children in 1888. Today, we offer an array of services including residential care and education, mental health services in homes and schools, foster care and adoptions, deaf services and domestic violence prevention. Five Acres' Mission Five Acres promotes safety, well-being, and permanency for children and their families by building on their strengths and empowering them within communities. Values Accountability, Collaboration, Commitment, Compassion, Integrity, Leadership Five Acres is the oldest non-sectarian child abuse and neglect prevention, treatment, and education center in the San Gabriel Valley (California) and has been accredited by the internationally recognized Council on Accreditation since 1957.