Karen started paddling in 2013 with Marine Corps families in Okinawa, Japan. When not paddling, she is thinking about paddling and lifting in the gym. She makes the best mixed tapes (re:playlists) and loves to travel with her family and friends.
I joined DCDBC via the Out of Sight Dragons in 2018. I had watched a dragon boat from a bridge over the Anacostia River and thought it looked fun.
I started paddling back in 2008 in San Francisco, and paddled for almost 10 years! This was a great way to meet people and have made lifelong friends from all over. After a 3 year hiatus, I joined DCDBC based out of the DC Wharf. I love to travel, whether with the team or on my own. In my free time, I can be found at the gym or in the kitchen baking.
Rese started paddling with DCDBC in 2016. This is her second term on the DCDBC Board (she previously served 2019-2021); she's also on the coaching staff (since 2018) and serves as a steerer (since 2021). Rese also loves hiking and works in fish & wildlife management.