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Meet Karmen
After five years working at the largest matchmaking firm in the United States, I left to start a company for my community.
During my career, I've:
Facilitated workshops for Matchmakers on LGBTQIA+ inclusive Matchmaking.
Screened 2000+ individuals (most of whom were LGBTQIA+) about dating, values, interests, match preferences and dealbreakers.
Moderated dating panel discussions with Ubah Hassan (RHONY), Joey Sasso (The Circle) Jesse Pattison (RPDR), Paris Campbell, Evan Kline, Brooks Marks, and more.
Facilitated Singles' Seminars on Dating in New York City and Dating Tips for Men.
Previous Collaborations and Partnerships include:
Met Through Friends Peoplehood
SoHo House
DOM NYC
Jacques Cabaret
Dromedary
Rockbar NYC
Albatross
Icon Astoria
My Personal Loves:
Quality Time with Family & Friends
DIY Projects (Woodworking, Sewing, Painting, etc.)
Tennis
Adventures in Nature
Game Nights
Theatre
Dogs
Singing in the Car
Spa Days
Volunteering as Board President of Theatre Advocacy Project, a non-profit organization improving working conditions for theatre artists
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Spreading Queer Joy across the five boroughs and greater tri-state area with Gotham Cheer, NYC's LGBTQIA+ Cheerleading Squad
As your Matchmaker, I'm your personal cheerleader, teammate, recruiter, and coach all in one.
Whether we're laughing about the madness of modern dating or addressing love's harder truths, it's important to me that you feel supported, valued, and understood.
It is my firm belief that:
Every LGBTQIA+ individual deserves love.
The more LGBTQIA+ love in the world, the better.
My work explores three key areas of LGBTQIA+ dating:
What does healthy, satisfying love look like outside of the constuct of heteronormativity?
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What cultural competency is required to understand the nuances of Queer relationships?
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What are the specific challenges our community faces in dating and how do we overcome them?
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I'm currently based in New York City. Previously, I lived and worked in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nebraska, & Vermont.
Nationwide Matchmaking
​Your dates can be in-person or virtual. Basically, it has to be somewhere mutually desirable and convenient for you and your match.
Popular date venues & activities include:
Coffee
Drinks & Apps
Mini
Golf
Art
Museum
A Walk in the Park
Board Game Cafe
Arcade
The location is flexible as long as it's in public.
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