Karen Davidson was previously employed by Eastern Kentucky University for 12 years in Admissions. She has been employed with the University of Kentucky for 18 years.  She has worked in the UK Graduate school for 2 years as a Staff Support Associate, Kinesiology and Health Promotion Department for 14 years as an Administrative Support Associate I and UK Health Care in Patient Financial Services for 2 years.  She began working in Retail and Tourism Management in May 2023, as an Administrative Support Associate I.  Her job duties include, assist chair of department, managing the office & operating departmental budget, payroll, travel and all expenses for faculty and students.  She has completed extensive training in SAP and additional business procedures.  She attended Eastern Kentucky University.