Originally from Hayward, Karolyn feels deeply connected to the O’Dowd community. Her daughter graduated in 2019, and through that experience she became part of the O’Dowd family herself. She earned her BS in Graphic Communication from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. In her role, she enjoys building meaningful relationships with donors and colleagues across campus, connecting generosity to the programs and people that make O’Dowd such a vibrant and mission-driven community. While she may jokingly claim Mariner roots, she proudly considers herself a Dragon by heart.