Mélange Accessibility for All Magazine October 2021 | Page 61

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These changes must start somewhere , and it ’ s a path that she has been on most of her life .
Even though Karen has been focusing on and fighting for a serious issue for over 20 years , she still finds ways to maintain a work life balance . She is a “ Foodie ” who loves seeking new restaurants and cooking for her family . She loves riding her Peloton as a way to destress and express herself . The beach is one of her sacred spots for relaxation . Before Covid happened , she also enjoyed exploring different parts of the world . Japan is one of her favorite places visited and she would go back in a heartbeat . She looks forward to exploring Greece once it becomes safer to travel again .
In spite of systemic oppression against the underrepresented communities in the past , Karen remains hopeful that there will be a positive shift in the future . This is a reason she has spent so many years at WarnerMedia , and it shows . When asked what individuals should know about her work regarding individuals with disabilities , Karen stated that
“ I ’ m super proud of WarnerMedia ' s approach to diversity , equity , and inclusion . We ’ ve looked at the landscape that has been built on systemic racism and are creating systems to change that landscape . Quotas or mandates will only put a bandage on the wound that these systems have created . We aim to heal those wounds and provide access and opportunities both within our workforce and in our content .”