Karen Stinson

Finance + Administrative Director

Karen Stinson is the Finance and Administrative Director at For The People, where she manages financial operations including grant work, business planning, human resources, and more. 

Over the course of her career, Karen has gained experience working for a range of organizations including fiscal, administrative, and Board positions in the areas of social justice, foster youth support, scholarships, athletics and the arts. Karen's experience helping lead nonprofit organizations, along with her passion for advancing equality through reform, brought her to For The People.

Karen is also an Elly Award nominated costume designer, crafting costumes for community theater in the Sacramento area in her free time. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, Sacramento and lives in the Sacramento area with her family.