Karen Bustamante

Karen Bustamante currently serves as the Director of First Impressions at Fusion Academy, a position held since December 2012, where responsibilities include creating a welcoming environment and aligning office workflows with institutional goals. Prior experience includes a role as a Substitute Education Associate at Campbell Union School District in 2012 and a lengthy tenure at EMQ FamiliesFirst from 1990 to 2002, where Karen served as a Behavioral Specialist, Family Specialist, and Community Development Coordinator, providing support in high-risk environments and managing community resources. Karen holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from California State University, Long Beach, earned between 1987 and 1990.