Karen Sorensen (born May 20, 1959) is a Canadian politician who has been a senator from the province of Alberta since July 2021.
She previously served as the mayor of Banff, Alberta, for three terms, beginning in 2010.
[2] Professionally, she was a hotelier for 17 years before founding Catalyst Enterprises Consulting in 2000, which provides training for the hospitality industry.
[3] Prior to becoming mayor, Sorensen was a municipal councillor for six years, from 2004 to 2010, and she was a school trustee for four.
[3] On July 29, 2021, she was summoned to the Senate of Canada by Governor General Mary Simon, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.