Karen Chavez

Karen Chavez is an experienced professional in regulatory affairs and clinical engineering, currently serving as a Senior Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Stryker since September 2021. Previously, Karen held the role of Clinical Engineering Manager at Gauss Surgical from June 2016 to September 2021 and served in various capacities including Research Manager and Research Associate/Clinical Liaison. Early career experiences include a Research Associate position at ALSTEM, LLC, and a Junior Specialist role at UC Davis Health System in Cardiovascular Medicine. Karen's academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and another Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering Engineering from the University of California, Riverside. Additional earlier experience includes roles as an Administrative Assistant and Marketing Assistant in various university departments.