Karen Abbs attended Aquinas College where she earned her B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting. She currently oversees Human Resources for the Acton Institute. Karen brings an extensive background in both Human Resources and Finance from her previous employment with a Fortune 500 Company, a Non-Profit Organization, and Public Accounting.

Karen co-founded the West Michigan Relocation Council, she is also an active member and volunteer at St. Stephen Church where she currently teaches 6th grade Catechism.