Karina Chara was born and raised in Mexico and graduated from the University Autonomous of Nuevo Leon with a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering. She has extensive experience in process improvement which she has gained while navigating through different industries such as refrigeration, beverages, glassware, packing and most recently, health care. She moved to Delaware in 2010 as a newlywed and joined the English Language Institute of the University of Delaware to improve her English skills. Karina is part of the Continuous Improvement Resource Office at Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children. In her role as a Continuous Improvement Specialist, she coaches and mentors high performing teams and optimizes workflows while providing better care to patients and families. She is currently one of the leaders of the Nemours Associate Resource Group, Adelante, a group dedicated to Latino associates and families. When she is not doing time studies in the Emergency Department, Karina enjoys spending time running and exploring the Delaware hiking trails with her husband, Allan, and her adventurous toddler, Penelope.