Born in Poland and a former German citizen, Karina Sheerin is currently the Director of Financial Control, Budgeting and Analysis for Brandeis University. A seasoned lecturer at Brandeis, she graduated with a Masters of Arts in Coexistance and Conflict. Her desire to write was inspired by a confluence of tragedy, house fire and Cancer, all in the same year. In addition to her Financial career, she plans to continue pursuing her passions, acrylic and water painting, interior and house design, writing and educating, as well as sharing her Coexistance Degree with her diverse readers.