Biography
Karen Garcia Hernandez became the Program Director at Willamette Academy in October 2023. Prior to this role, she worked as a Migrant Specialist for the Salem-Keizer School District. In this capacity she worked with migrant families by offering them academic and social services.
Garcia Hernandez grew up in Woodburn, Oregon and earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Western Oregon University. She lived in Oaxaca, Mexico for 2 years and moved back to the states to attend college. Karen is the first in her family to attend and graduate from college and really excited to bring her background and experiences into this role.