Dr. Karen Schreder is the Regional Faculty Fellow at California State University. Karen is the Program Coordinator for the Education Specialist Program, and has been a resident of Butte County for 25 years. Dr. Schreder taught in Tehama County as a special educator, working in rural schools for most of her teaching career. As the Regional Faculty Fellow at Chico State, Karen will work with Student Ambassadors from rural regions. The Student Ambassadors work will include community asset mapping and connecting with local high school students and community partners.