Karen Melliar-Smith

       Professional Triathlete                                                              

BIO

AGE: 30

HEIGHT: 5’7

WEIGHT: 125

HOMETOWN: Emmaus, PA

CURRENTLY RESIDING: Denver, CO

EDUCATION: 1992-1996 Villanova University

                                                 Bachelor of Science in Nursing            

                            1998-2000 Villanova University

                                                   Master of Science in Nurse  Anesthesia

OCCUPATION: Nurse Anesthetist                                            

Karen graduated with honors from Villanova University in  1996.    She competed for the Villanova Wildcats in the 200 and 500 freestyle and was a member of their 1993 and 1994 Big East Champion Teams.  She was also an All American and All-Academic American.  She graduated summa cum laude in 2000 with a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia.  She currently works as a nurse anesthetist in a level 1 trauma center.