Karen Goh
Profile
Karen Goh is an American politician and non-profit executive serving as the 26th mayor of Bakersfield, California, since 2017. As the city's first mayor of Asian descent and second woman to hold the office, she has focused on infrastructure improvements, public safety, and youth mentorship programs. Prior to her mayoral tenure, she served on the Kern County Board of Supervisors and led the non-profit organization Garden Pathways. Her career also includes significant experience in the publishing industry and music education, and she is noted for her commitment to community service and local leadership.
Details
- Born
- 1955 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- British Colonial India
- Education
- University of Southern California, Bakersfield High School
- Career
- Music instructor, Executive Editor and Vice President at The McGraw-Hill Companies, Executive Director and CEO of Garden Pathways, Kern County Supervisor
