Karen Hunter-Olinger

Karen Hunter-Olinger currently serves as the Interim Human Resources Tech at Foothill-De Anza Community College District while holding the position of Financial Aid Coordinator/Student Employment Specialist at De Anza College since July 2020, where a significant role involves managing a $19 million Pell Grant program and overseeing financial aid for over 2,000 students annually. Karen has a long tenure at De Anza College, starting as a Student Employment Specialist/Financial Aid Assistant in 2005 and holding various leadership positions within the Classified Senate, including President and Treasurer. Prior experience includes serving as the Director of Aquatics at Northwest YMCA, where responsibility involved overseeing swim programs and managing a substantial team. Karen holds a Bachelor's degree in Geography from San Jose State University and an Associate's degree in Business Administration from De Anza College.