"My performance in life is an expression of my Being.
That which I do comes from within.
It is who I am."
Karen L. Ross is the self-published author of "Birth the Treasure Within"
- Believe in you, Believe in your greatness, Empower yourself -
An inspirational workbook journal with a message of living life AUTHENTICALLY!
She is also the founder of K L Ross Enter-priSes, a business focused on EMPOWERMENT.
Karen's vision, dedication, commitment and perseverance have earned honors and recognition:
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Summa Cum Laude ( 4.0 ) 2005 & 07 Human Services - Delaware Technical & Community College
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Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges
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Delaware All-State Academic Team
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Distinguished Alumni Award
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President's List
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The National Dean's List
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The National Scholars Honor Society
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Academic Excellence Award
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New Castle County Alumni Association
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The Children's Choice Bridge Builder Award in recognition of commitment to "Bridge Building Within the Community."
Karen's commitment to empowering others has motivated her to be active in community projects.
Over the years her leadership has allowed her to serve in many areas:
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President of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Educational Employment Committee of Chester Medical Center and Vicinity
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Volunteer Committee Member with Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc
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Mentor with Home Life Management, Wilmington, Delaware
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Volunteer with American Diabetes Association
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Twenty Mile Walk for the March of Dimes
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Youth Care Worker for Upward Bound Math / Science Summer Program
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Participated in the study abroad program to Turkey. Organized a campus wide textbook drive for students in Turkey collecting about 1,000 textbooks and 50 computers.
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Implemented and organized Human Services Internship to Ghana, West Africa
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Interned with Women and Children in Ghana, West Africa
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Hired Craftsman to install blackboards, donated books, school supplies, training materials and products to women and children at the Liberian Refugee Camp in Ghana, West Africa.
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Facilitator and Speaker with Adjudicated and Pre-adjudicated Teen Girls at Project Stay Free, Wilmington, Delaware
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Implemented, Organized and Facilitated Women's, Youth and Senior Citizen Groups
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Assisted Young Men and Women in Africa with Education and Apprenticeships
- Assistant to Executive Director at YWCA in Chester, PA
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Vice-President Elect of Community Education and Human Services at Bridgeway, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA.
Leadership positions held during Karen's curriculum at Delaware Technical & Community College:
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President of Sigma Kappa Delta National English Honor Society
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Member Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
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Vice-President of Fellowship Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
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Member of the Human Services Club
Additional professional experience includes:
- Event Planning
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Commercial Extra
- Direct Sales
Karen L. Ross is a philanthropist, entrepreneur, writer, self-published author, speaker, consultant, mentor, radio host,
social activist and wellness coach to name a few.
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