The Honorable Karen E. Hasara

Secretary

Former Mayor of Springfield
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Work Experience
Mayor – City of Springfield, Illinois: 1995-2003
Illinois State Senator – 50th District: 1993-1995
Illinois State Representative – 100th District: 1986-1993 Clerk of the circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Sangamon County, Illinois: 1980-1986
Member, County Board, Sangamon County, Illinois: 1975-1980
K&L Real Estate, Broker Manager: 1977-1980 Salesperson: 1975-1977
National Academy of Real Estate, Director: 1977-1980 Christ The King School, Elementary Teacher: 1973-1975

Education
B.S. in Psychology, Elementary Education
University of Illinois at Springfield (Formerly, Sangamon State University): 1972
M.A. in Legal Studies University of Illinois at Springfield: 1993

Additional Activities
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce,
Member: 1980-Present
Board Member: 1995-2003

World Affairs Council, Board Member: 2003

U.S. Ukraine Foundation, Community Partnership Program
Volunteer: 1998- Present

Junior League of Springfield, Member: 1969-Present President: 1976-1977