Karen Lee Spaulding boasts extensive experience in the philanthropic and arts sectors. Since October 2013, Karen has served as Vice President of Philanthropic Support at The John R. Oishei Foundation, focusing on organizational and board development, strategic and succession planning, and capacity building. Prior to this role, Karen retired from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, where positions included Deputy Director from January 2003 to September 2013 and Editor for Special Projects and Editor of Publications from December 1977 to August 2002. Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Comparative Literature from Sarah Lawrence College, attended from 1970 to 1974, and completed a diploma at Northfield School in 1970.