With a business background, a degree in intercultural studies, and experience in organizing interdenominational conferences, teams, and events since his college years, Karmen has a passion for seeing Christians come together for what is on God’s heart. For 18 years, he led the CoMission for Children at Risk and facilitated networking to resource and equip leaders, organizations, and churches globally to serve children more effectively. In helping to develop national collaborative initiatives, Karmen has experienced the power of Christian leaders coming together to engage churches and organizations in their own countries for family care for orphaned and vulnerable children. He is a founding member of World Without Orphans and currently serves as principal coordinator of the WWO Executive Team. Karmen and his wife, Kristen, have two young adult children and live in Pennsylvania, USA.