Karen Ryan
Kawartha Lakes, ON

Karen has been a WCC Facilitator since 2025, leading workshops in the Kawartha Lakes and Peterborough area. She initially attended WCC workshops to explore writing with others, noting, “I was surprised how much I wanted to write in my own voice.”

Karen is interested in writing to build cognitive reserve—the brain’s ability to create a mental shield through lifelong learning and engagement, which helps it adapt when facing degenerative changes.

Passionate about gastronomy, she is a certified Tea Sommelier, Professional Cheesemonger, and Olive Oil Specialist. She worked previously in Information Technology and has published two lifestyle books on wellness for the body, mind, and spirit.