Karmen is graduating with a BKin in Physical Health and Education. After graduation, Karmen plans on enrolling in the Bachelor of Education program to become a secondary school physical education teacher.
As an active member of the KIN community, Karmen served as a member of the KUS as VP Communications for 2019-2020, “I rebranded the KUS with a new logo and brand identity and created the first ever KUS student agenda. I was also a KUS Street Team Member, KUS Sports REC Coordinator, UBC KIN Orientation Leader, UBC KIN BodSquad Imagine Day Leader, and KIN Camp Leader.” Outside of KIN, Karmen worked as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor for UBC REC, an Active Start & Fundamentals Coach for Special Olympics BC. She was President of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and held the role of the Junior Graphic Designer for the Alma Mater Society of UBC.
Upon reflection, Karmen says “I am very grateful for KIN for allowing me to have a flexible and diverse degree with opportunities to study various disciplines of kinesiology, such as coaching and education, physiology and anatomy, and sport psychology and sociology. It has been extremely fulfilling learning how to approach kinesiology in a holistic way with the goal of promoting lifelong participation in physical activity within ourselves and others.”
