Karen Deneer Depp was the at one time the acting Dean of Newcomb College, Provost from 1967-1976, and held other administrative positions at Tulane and Newcomb. Karen graduated from Newcomb College in 1966 with a BA in American Studies. Karen served on the President's Council in 1993, was President of the Tulane Alumni Association from 1997-1998 and President of the Newcomb Alumnae Association from 1993-1995. Outside of Newcomb related activities, Karen was the owner of New Orleans Custom Linens and New Orleans At Home boutiques in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, respectively.