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Karen Gonsman is an experienced human resources professional currently serving as the Director of Human Resources at Carroll County Public Library since February 2022. Gonsman also works as a Yoga Teacher at YMCA of the North since October 2021. Prior roles include Human Resources Manager at Carroll County Department of Social Services and Director of Human Resources at Spring Grove Hospital Center. With a strong background in human resources, Gonsman's previous positions include Human Resources Business Partner at Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center And Hospital, Inc. and Assistant Director of Human Resources at both Chimes DC and Chimes MD. Gonsman began a career in HR as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at TrailBlazer Health Enterprises following a role as Training Manager at DDD Company. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Baltimore, a Bachelor's degree from Towson University, and multiple yoga teacher certifications from the University of Maryland Center for Integrative Medicine and Energy Medicine.