Karen Houston Howell, M.S.

Professional Background

Karen has been the administrative assistant for Counseling & Educational Support Services since 2016. She finds the energy and vivacity that thrives on college campuses to be contagious and invigorating! She is the sum of her parts—firstborn, big sister, wife, mom, INFP, Aquarius, chocolate lover—and is perpetually curious and open to all perspectives and life experiences.

Karen’s early career was in journalism as a writer and editor for the Manhattan(KS) Mercury, TWINS Magazine, and Missouri Family PhysicianMagazine. Later, while wrangling kids and family life, she
was a freelance writer and editor for a variety of publications, corporations, and organizations. The rapid growth of technology and the 2008 recession burst the freelance bubble, so she found it was time to make a change. Her inclination to ask who, what, when, where, and why, combined with attention to detail, was a good fit for administrative positions.

When not at KUMC, she loves spending time with her husband, their family, and their furry kids. A life-long Kansas Citian, Karen enjoys exploring all this great city has to offer! She also delights in
reading, writing, watching musicals, andgatheringwith friends. Pop into her office or call any time, 913.588.6580, to schedule an appointment or just say hello!

Counseling and Educational Support Service
Delp 1020
Mail Stop 4006
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
P: 913-588-6580

• M.S. Journalism, University of Kansas
• B.S. Human Ecology & Journalism, Kansas State University