Karen Hasara

Professional Experience Trustee, Springfield Mass Transit District, 2007-present Mayor, City of Springfield, Illinois 1995-2003 State Senator, 50th District (1993-1995) State Representative, 100th District (1986-1993) Seventh Judicial Circuit Clerk, Sangamon County (1980-1986) Member, Sangamon County Board (1975-1980) Broker Manager/Salesperson, K & L Real Estate (1977-1980) Director, National Academy of Real Estate (1977-1980) Teacher, Christ The King Elementary School (1973-1975) Education M.A. in Legal Studies, University of Illinois at Springfield, 1993 B.S. in Psychology, Elementary Education, University of Illinois at Springfield, 1972 Professional and Civic Organizations University of Illinois, Springfield, Chancellor's Advisory Committee (1998-Present) Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Board (2003-Present) Rotary Club of Springfield (2003-Present) U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy: Executive Committee (2007-Present) Springfield Mass Transit Board of Trustees (2007-Present) University of Illinois Alumni Sage Society Coordinating Committee (2006-Present) Party Affiliation - Republican