Karen Johnson

Karen is a third generation native of Santa Barbara. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1979, but continues to live an active life. She is now retired after 17 years of service for the Special Education Department of Santa Barbara County Schools; incentive program of the Social Security Administration.

Karen has served as the Medi-Cal representative on the CenCal Health Board of Directors since 1995, as well as the Board liaison to the agency’s Community Advisory Board. As a Board member, she represents the interests of consumers who are served by the CenCal Health’s various health plans. She is on the Access Committee with the City of Santa Barbara and the Boards of Directors of Easy Lift Transportation and Pilgrim Terrace Cooperative Homes.