Vera Institute of Justice

Karen Ball is the associate director of web strategy in Vera’s communications and external affairs department. She leads the strategic planning and development of Vera’s web properties, leveraging the organization’s reputable and compelling content to drive engagement, raise awareness, and effect change in the criminal legal and immigration systems. She was previously Vera’s front end web developer.

In past roles, Karen has designed and developed web projects for the CSG Justice Center as well as websites for various universities while working for an education technology company. Before moving into web development, she managed the multimedia desk at a commercial newswire.

Karen holds a BA in philosophy from Binghamton University.