Karen Kasmauski
Karen Kasmauski is an award-winning photographer, journalist and author. Born at a U.S. naval base in Japan, she received degrees in anthropology and religion from the University of Michigan, and began her career as a staff photographer at the Virginian Pilot/Ledger Star in Norfolk, Virginia. She has been a contributing photographer for National Geographic Magazine since 1984, having produced 24 major stories on topics such as the global effects of radiation, Japanese women, Japan's economic role in Asia, America’s obesity epidemic, the human genome, and human population. Her photographs of complex social issues were nominated for National Magazine Awards, and Nikon Photography listed her as one of their “Legends.” Since being named a Contributing Photographer in Residence for National Geographic in 2002, Kasmauski has produced the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book Impact: on the Frontlines of Global Health, about her career-long coverage of global health issues. Her photographic exhibit based on the Impact book appeared in several venues and now resides permanently at the CDC in Atlanta. Kasmauski is a sought-after teacher and speaker for audiences in the health industry, travel industry and University and high school outreach programs, and is a member of the board of the Global Community Service Foundation which works to improve living conditions for people in Southeast Asia. She is married and has two wonderful children.
