As a senior Web content editor, Favaloro contributes to the day-to-day content of the OKDHS.org website. She assists other OKDHS divisions and offices in building and maintaining their web presence. Her work ensures accessibility of the agency's web-based applications and websites, as well as sites created for OKDHS by contractors for Oklahoma Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (OEITA) Law and Section 508 of the Workforce Development Act of 1998.

Favaloro joined the OKDHS Office of Communications in 2006 after working for 4 years as a marketing representative for a local credit union. During that time, she developed lasting relationships with several of her current co-workers.

Karen has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Oklahoma. In her spare time, she attends University of Oklahoma sports events, Oklahoma City Thunder games, runs and plays indoor soccer. Karen and her husband, Kris, have a son, Kaleb, and a daughter, Kylee.