BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennifer Thomas
In her twenties, Jennifer Thomas delved into the heart of societal challenges as an advocate for victims of domestic violence with Peace For Families in Sacramento, CA. There, she served as a court advocate, guiding women through the legal processes, and ensuring their voices were heard before the judge. For three years, Jennifer immersed herself gaining invaluable insights into the profound impact of domestic violence.
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However, Jennifer's path took an unexpected turn as she transitioned into the realm of professional wrestling, adopting the persona of "Kharma." Her journey in the ring was marked by an unwavering determination to overcome challenges. Little did she know that her wrestling career would intersect with her passion for social change years later.
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Driven by her experiences and a desire to make a difference, Jennifer founded Karma Klub. Initially conceived as a concept where female fighters would stand against abusers, Karma Klub evolved into a beacon of hope for survivors of domestic violence. Jennifer's vision expanded into Karma Klub LV, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential self-defense classes instructed by female fighters.
Through Karma Klub LV, Jennifer seeks to empower survivors with the tools and confidence needed to protect themselves in threatening situations. Jennifer hopes to break the cycle of violence and help women reclaim their sense of self and security.
Tara Cardinal
Tara Cardinal is best known as a film actress, but her real life adventures are even more interesting than the characters she plays. When not on set she consults with legal professionals on domestic violence cases, murder investigations and death penalty cases. During election season you can find her behind the scenes coordinating campaign strategies on political campaigns. In addition to crafting political content, Tara is also an accomplished author of novels and screenplays. She’s also a film director, professional wrestler and sword fighter.
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Always in pursuit of excellence, her achievements speak for themselves. Tara played a pivotal role in securing a landslide victory for candidate, defying all the odds against an established incumbent. Tara’s literary debut, published twice over, showcased her talent as a writer. Tara has appeared in dozens of films, as an actress and stunt woman. Sometimes she doubles the star, sometimes she is the star. In addition to acting, she is a director, producer, and writer. She has garnered numerous awards throughout the country for her contributions in acting and film making. Notably, Tara's mastery of the sword earned her induction into the prestigious Master’s Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
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Beyond her artistic pursuits, she has dedicated herself to rigorous training and education. She earned a degree in Psychology with honors from Nova Southeastern University on a scholarship. Demonstrating her commitment to mastering diverse disciplines, Tara has trained under esteemed martial arts masters and honed her firearms skills under the intense tutelage of a former Green Berets. She’s studied hostage negotiation techniques with former FBI hostage negotiators. She is continuing to pursue her a Master’s Degree in Criminology and certificate of Forensic Psychology.
Currently Tara is shopping her latest book, “When Love is War” a battlefield manual on predicting and preventing domestic violence based on counterterrorism techniques she observed while training with former Special Forces operatives.
Susan P
After twice surviving and ultimately escaping from a physically abusive boyfriend in college at the age of 20, and then a spouse who was both emotionally and physically abusive at the age 24, Susan P learned first hand what the many multi-layered faces of domestic violence could look like. Both were deeply emotional experiences that changed the trajectory of the rest of her life, and gave her the strength to help both herself and others. Susan became dedicated to becoming a strong, positive female role model in all facets of her life for other young women. She competed professionally for the NPC and is a three-time Figure Champion.
She also went on to pursue professional sports wrestling, and there met her best friend Jennifer Thomas, founder of Karma Klub, who inspired her even more with her own discipline and work-ethic. Professionally today, she is still on a mission to continue to help others transform their own lives through wellness knowledge, education, and healing.
Holding several degrees, Susan is a double board certified Functional Nutritionist and Holistic Health Practitioner as well as an adjunct professor and educator with 20 years of teaching experience. She is also an avid biohacker. She is absolutely passionate about helping others to heal and thrive on their own unique health journeys. Susan owns and operates Optimized Holistic Wellness , which specializes in crafting completely customized in-person and online coaching programs tailored to each person’s own unique needs and biology; one that is based on each client’s journey towards healing and overall wellness. In her spare time, she travels extensively, participating in extreme sports activities and cultural exploration and also attending and speaking at national wellness and biohacking events to cultivate a global community where anyone can overcome and thrive in their life, regardless of the different challenges they face.