Karen Skinner

Karen Skinner (pronouns she/her/hers) is the Academic Coordinator and Study Abroad Advisor for the American Culture Studies Program. In addition to advising AMCS students, teaching and coordinating the undergraduate program, Karen enjoys four year advising where she can assist students find the path that works best for them and be a part of the supportive WashU community.

Originally from Houston, Karen hopped around the east coast to earn a B.A. from Skidmore College in American Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies and an M.A. in American Studies from the College of William and Mary. Landing in St. Louis, Karen earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in American Studies from Saint Louis University and taught courses in American Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies throughout the St. Louis region. She is most interested in intersections of power, gender, authority, class, and religion, and her academic work centers around Mormon feminism.

When not enjoying the community of AMCS on campus, Karen spends time with her partners, child, cats, and many books and plants.