Karen G. Thimke

Karen G. Thimke is an accomplished legal and organizational professional with extensive experience in both nonprofit and corporate environments. As a Board Member at United Sciences of Chicago since June 2017, Karen focuses on event organization and fostering connections to enhance public trust in science. In addition, Karen serves as a Document Reviewer for Legalpeople and has held the position of Executive Director at the Midwest Environmental Defense Center since September 2014. Karen actively contributed as the Volunteer Committee Champion for March for Science Chicago in early 2017, leading the recruitment and training of volunteers. Previous experience includes roles as a Temporary Administrative and Legal Assistant at Beacon Hill Staffing Group and as an Executive Assistant at CMS Partners LLC. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Wisconsin Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion/Religious Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.