Karen Walkerman considers herself a “Jill of all trades.”  She learns by doing, and has pulled apart everything from a milkweed pod to a car engine.  In her current work she uses and creates tools to evaluate the energy use of buildings, and to help owners and designers make better decisions about building design and construction.  When she is not in her office, you can find her on a mountain bike, in her garden, or building a pond.  She’s lived and loved in Burlington for over 10 years, so if you have any spare time while you’re here, feel free to ask her about places to eat, play and visit.