Karen Bailey:
Rooted in
Champaign County.
Karen has deep ties to Champaign County and feels blessed to have returned to her hometown community. She resides in Mad River Township outside Saint Paris with her husband. She is the mother of three children and grandmother of eight.
Her involvement in the community has included organizations and initiatives supporting local families, agriculture, business, history, health, seniors, and civic life throughout Champaign County.
Karen’s community participation has included:
- Champaign Hope4Good
- Urbana Rotary Club
- Area Chamber of Commerce
- Mad River Township Zoning Board
- Champaign County Fair
- United Way
- Champaign County Cancer Association
- Champaign County Agricultural District
- Leadership Champaign County
- Champaign County Historical Society
- Urbana Champaign County Senior Center
- Sycamore House
- Urbana Friends Church
- Support for the Champaign County Local Online Farmers Market
Education and Professional Development
Karen earned a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Toledo in 2006. She also earned degrees in Legal Assisting Technology and Business Management from the University of Toledo.
Her education, management training, and extensive public-sector experience have prepared her to analyze complicated issues, improve processes, and make informed decisions.
