author karen hawkes

Always aspiring for a life of adventure and travel, Karen received her BA in International Relations and Russian from Colgate University, followed by a Masters in International Affairs from Columbia University, and an MBA in International Business from New York University, Stern School of Business. Since that time, Karen has founded five companies, and has worked in the non profit, public relations, media and tech sectors. Most recently, she has been a treasure-hunter (yes, for real), an expedition organizer, and a purveyor of custom luxury submarines. She is currently working as a college counselor, running a private practice, as well as working in a public high school guiding students on life after high school. Originally from Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, with long stints in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area, Karen now calls Aspen, Colorado home. When she isn’t out discovering new places, she’s visiting with her children, or outdoors skiing, hiking, biking, pickleballing, or paddleboarding