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 over a decade, he led the CoMission for Children at Risk, facilitating 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 has helped lead World Without Orphans for 15 years and currently serves as the principal coordinator of the WWO Executive Team. Karmen and his wife, Kristen, have two young adult children and live in Pennsylvania, USA.