Karen Armstrong

Karen began as an actress in theatre at age 12 and television at age 15. Her acting career allowed an opportunity into the world of production where she began casting and producing films & television in 1993. Karen has over forty years of experience working in television and film. She spent ten years as Head of the Talent Department for DeLaurentiis Productions, where she was responsible for providing talent in major independent and studio films, managing international projects, and developing projects for the independent market. Throughout her extensive career she has worked with Hollywood's elite such as Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dennis Hopper, James Marsden, James Brolin, Jon Voight, and Val Kilmer among numerous others. In 2004, she opened her own production company and has worked with Time Warner, Showtime and Warner Bros, along with multiple independent films in producing programming of all genres. She is a motivational speaker and author. Karen inspires others through her theme, "Improve your life by living your dream". She has faced adversity as a cancer survivor, single mother, and veteran of the entertainment industry, and has used these experiences to help others. Although she takes pleasure in her professional accomplishments, her greatest points of pride remains her family and the efforts she lends towards encouraging others.