Mrs. Karen Bush is currently the Associate Director of the College Board for the Midwest Region.  Prior to this, she worked as the College and Career Resource Center Director and the District Graduation Coach for the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township for 9 years.  With over 20+ years of experience in higher education, college access, and business marketing Karen has brought her talents and strengths to the College Board to promote a strong college-going culture throughout the state of Indiana. Before working at  Pike, Karen was the Community Alliance Manager for the Indiana Commission on Higher Education and Learn More Indiana where she led statewide college access and success campaigns for the Commission and formed partnerships with local and state organizations to further assist low-income first-generation students to prepare for college success. Karen holds a Masters in Higher Education and Administration, and another Master’s in General Management with a minor in Education/Training.  She also has her Bachelor’s in Marketing and Business Communication. Karen is a dedicated wife and mother of two young boys ages 16 and 14.  She is also an active member of the New Horizons Church and a 34-year member of her sorority Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Chapter.