Karen Curry began serving the UNLV School of Nursing community in January 2024 as an Administrative Assistant III supporting the graduate program.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration at Chaminade University of Honolulu. Curry worked on the administrative teams for private schools in Hawaii for over 20 years. She also worked in a financial institution in Hawaii for over 15 years as an assistant to the branch manager.

In October 2023, Curry moved to Las Vegas to create new memories with her family.