Karen Cruz
About Karen Cruz
Karen Cruz is a bilingual project manager and video editor, dedicated to enhancing content accessibility in Spanish, with a strong educational background and a passion for interdisciplinary subjects.
Professional Title and Role
Karen Cruz serves as a Bilingual Project Manager and Video Editor. She is responsible for ensuring that all content she manages is available in Spanish, utilizing her fluency as a native Spanish-speaker. Her role involves overseeing projects and editing video content, ensuring it meets the required standards and reaches a broader audience.
Educational Background
Karen Cruz holds an impressive academic background from prestigious institutions. She earned a B.A. in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health, and in Italian from Yale University. Furthering her education, she received a Master's in Education from Harvard University. This combination of humanities and education equips her with a multidisciplinary approach to her professional endeavors.
Former Science Teacher
Before transitioning into her current role, Karen Cruz worked as a science teacher. Her background in education continues to fuel her passion for making learning accessible to diverse populations, particularly Spanish-speaking students. This experience allows her to bring an informed and empathetic perspective to her project management and content creation roles.
Efforts to Increase Accessibility
Karen Cruz is deeply committed to increasing the accessibility of educational content. Her work focuses on ensuring that lessons and materials are available in Spanish, breaking language barriers and broadening access for Spanish-speaking learners. This mission is a driving force behind her professional efforts and aligns with her background in education.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Outside of her professional life, Karen Cruz has a passion for literature, particularly works by authors of color. She enjoys reading novels, short stories, poetry, and memoirs, and each new addition to her color-coded bookcase brings her joy. Additionally, she can be found watching cooking shows, exploring museums, or enjoying sweet treats, reflecting her interdisciplinary interests and appreciation of diverse cultural experiences.