Karen Cay has extensive experience in community engagement and event coordination, currently serving as Community Editor for Jim Pattison Broadcast Group since September 2010, where responsibilities include promoting community groups and events through paNOW. Karen coordinated efforts for The Common Ground Project in 2017, facilitating social connections between First Nations/Metis and immigrants. Prior roles include Evergreen Artisan Market Coordinator for Prince Albert Council for the Arts from June 2011 to November 2013, and Publisher at Kinistino Clarion from February 2006 to March 2012. Karen completed high school education at Tisdale Unit Composite School from 1981 to 1984.