Born and raised in Madagascar, Karen has studied in London and in New York City before attending the American University of Paris. She is currently doing a MA in Global Communications and speaks French, English, and Malagasy. Karen loves traveling and discovering new cultures. With two of her high school friends, she founded a charity association called "Fitiavana", which mainly provides food and love to less fortunate Malagasy children and works directly with orphanages and hospitals.