Karen is studying medical billing and coding at Ashworth College. A friend recommended the school to Karen and she thought it would be helpful to be able to complete the program while still developing her doula business. After completing her program, she plans to provide billing services to a local midwife and hopes to expand her services to other Mat-Su businesses.

Her best study tip is to set up a goals and rewards system! Outside of school, Karen enjoys spending with family and friends, as well as enjoying the beautiful state of Alaska.

Of her MSHF scholarship, Karen says, “It is a huge help during a time when COVID turned our family income upside down.”

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