Karen O'Dougherty is the founder of Body Basics and Beyond, a body confidence and puberty education program for 4th through 8th grade youth. As a public school teacher, Karen developed the first Body Basics class in 1994 in response to lackluster puberty education curriculum. In 1998, Karen started Body Basics and Beyond, and has since supported thousands of children and their families through puberty and adolescence in classes, coaching, and retreats. In 2021, she began her educator certification program to empower educators around the world to teach puberty education in their own communities. She believes all youth have a right to learn about their bodies and minds in order to empower them to rise into their adolescence with confidence, empathy, and strength. Karen was recently recognized as a major contributor to her community and society as part of the "Marquis Who's Who in America" listings.