Karen Dwyer

Karen Dwyer has a BSc and MSc from Memorial University and is a biologist with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. She has been a public servant for over 20 years, and has been involved with science communications and the media for the past number of years. She has many years of experience chairing meetings, including international Regional Fisheries Management Organizations.

A summer job in high school had her working with some elderly clients at a nursing home in Carbonear and it was so fulfilling she considered going into geriatric care after graduation from high school. Still, the pull of science was too strong! Karen plays the flute and also considered a degree (very briefly) in music, but again, decided to go the science route instead.

Nonetheless, Karen still has an interest in music (especially musical theatre) and how it can improve the lives of the elderly and others. She admires the work of the Arts and Aging Network and is excited to contribute to being a board member.