Karen Courington is a visual artist and currently working as a technology consultant in the Bay Area. She served as a senior adviser to Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA). Karen is a Major in the US Air Force Reserve, was an active duty C-17 pilot, and is a graduate of both Georgetown University and The University of Virginia.

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To foster, encourage and promote veterans in the arts. This podcast serves as your destination to learn about the artists, leaders and organizations making a difference in the veteran artist community. After receiving a vocal performance degree, BR decided to enlist in the Army after the tragedy of September 11th. BR became an Arabic linguist and served as an operator in the Joint Special Operations Command. After many combat deployments, BR set out to create the Veteran Artist Program, a space for veterans in the arts.  Now after 5 successful years, BR will tell the stories of the talented veterans and artists who are transforming the creative arts community.