Kari joined the JUFJ Campaign Fund as the Development Manager in 2021. She brings with her a penchant for data organization, a sense of curiosity, and the heartfelt desire to be an integral part of a strong team and organization. Prior to working at JUFJ, Kari was an integral part of The Phoenix Theatre Company in Phoenix AZ, Arizona’s largest and oldest producing regional theatre company from 2013 as a box office intern to 2021 as the Database Manager. Kari was born and raised just outside of Syracuse NY before bouncing around to Connecticut, Maine, Arizona, and finally Maryland.

Kari currently lives in Baltimore with her spouse, Cameron, and street cat turned house kitty, Clancy, as well as their large typewriter and LEGO collection. In her spare time, Kari likes to try new foods, embroider, travel, and take leisurely bike rides. Kari uses she/they pronouns interchangeably.