Michelle Karas, B.A.
Executive Assistant to the President, Board Relations Coordinator, and Office Manager
Michelle joined HERS in February 2023 as Executive Assistant to the President, Board Relations Coordinator and Office Manager. Her duties include providing administrative support for Executive Director Gloria Thomas and the HERS board and keeping the office running smoothly.
Michelle comes to HERS with an interest in expanding her knowledge of women’s leadership and development after a 24-year career in print and digital journalism. She has worked as an editor for newspapers in Pennsylvania, Vermont and Colorado – most recently as editor of Pikes Peak Newspapers, a group of weekly publications based in Colorado Springs. Writing business features and personality profiles are her specialties. Michelle earned a B.A. in Journalism from Penn State University in her hometown, State College, Pa. She also attended the Denver Publishing Institute at University of Denver, earning a certificate in Publishing.
She enjoys exploring Colorado, reading fiction, and daily walks with her very active rescue dog, Lola.
