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Karen had the opportunity to try out different roles : from running a non-profit film production company , to producing the Emmy Awardwinning animated series , Spawn , to running several talent developments programs . Eventually , she positioned herself as the pioneer for diversity and inclusion . She has been a key role in championing the underrepresented community ever since .
One of the biggest misconceptions nowadays towards people with disabilities is that they are unable to perform as well as the general public due to their conditions . However , Karen believes that those people do not lack talent , but lack equal opportunities and resources . One of her missions is to focus on creating change within her community and workplace . WarnerMedia is currently partnering with a company to create a more inclusive market for the entertainment industry . Karen mentioned this wouldn ’ t be possible if it weren ’ t for companies like RespectAbility . They have helped create more inclusive hiring and training programs using workshops and town halls that they have sponsored . Through these types of events , it has made the inclusion process a lot easier for these individuals that are often overlooked because of stereotypes that they have lower ability . Like other stigmas , all we can do is constantly work to create a more inclusive world to change the uninformed misconception towards things they are unaware about and give them the chance to have these experiences to work alongside an individual with a disability . Karen understands that not everyone has been able to have the privilege to work alongside or know someone that has a disability . Still , with these opportunities , it ’ s possible to create a more beautiful story . Therefore , companies and cities should strive to create a better environment and access for individuals with disabilities and remove the barriers that stop them from achieving their true potential .
As an individual , Karen has always looked up to people that champion our underrepresented communities . To her , it didn ’ t matter if these individuals worked in entertainment , politics , or community service organizations . These individuals are attempting to make a change in our world . A lot of her inspiration is driven by these individuals and her children . She aims to create a better world for them to eventually inherit someday . Even with them being young adults now , their inspiration pushed Karen to continue to advocate for those who have had their voices constantly sequestered throughout history . She is an advocate for those with talent , no matter their background and ability level . She fights for equal opportunity for those who have been overlooked in the past , and she has brought that value into not only WarnerMedia , but the whole entertainment industry . She is more than an advocate . She is an individual that seeks change .