Karoline Hamilton began her career in UAW Local 163 at the Oakwood Group in 2000.  In 2017, Karoline was elected Shop Chairperson of the Oakwood Metal Fabricating (OMF).  Karoline was raised and grew up in Ecorse, Michigan where she graduated from Ecorse High School.  Karoline is a member of the New Greater Bethleham Temple of Ecorse Church where she serves as one of the Board of Trustees, Deaconess, and Youth Department Fundraiser Chairperson.  Karoline has two children and five grandchildren.