We are delighted to announce that our own member, Karen Santhanam, has been elected to the Board of Directors for Hill Country Community Ministries (HCCM). This significant milestone reflects the faith the community places in her leadership and commitment to service. As an organization dedicated to providing critical support to those in need, HCCM will greatly benefit from Karen's insights and passion.
Live Oak has partnered with HCCM for the past 11 years, hosting a monthly "Fresh Food for All" at the church, participating in special drives, designating HCCM as recipient of "Share the Plate," and many of our members volunteer at the food pantry and/or thrift shop.
Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her new role on the board. Karen Santhanam is an avid community volunteer, not only at Live Oak, but in our wider parish, serving as a volunteer for Hill Country Community Ministries in Fresh Food for All and the Thrift Store, Girl Scouts, Feeding America, and the League of Women Voters.
Professionally, she is retired from residential real estate. Prior to that, she held positions in purchasing and production management at Fortune 500 companies as well as working in contract administration at a large university. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management and a Master of Business Administration. Karen has been married for 33 years to her husband, Ram, and has two amazing young adult children, and two playful pups and a grand cat.
We are so incredibly proud of Karen, and love that she will be representing our UU values at HCCM. Thank you, Karen, for your willingness to serve and lead!
