Karen Garver Santorum

Karen Santorum, wife of former presidential candidate Rick Santorum, is a neonatal intensive-care nurse, an attorney, a speaker, and the author of Letters to Gabriel. Karen and Rick have dedicated their lives to public service. Despite all her professional accomplishments, Karen says, "There is no greater joy in life than to be a mother. It is the most important job I will ever have." Karen and Rick have seven wonderful children: Elizabeth, John, Daniel, Sarah Maria, Peter, Patrick, and Isabella.