Welcome
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I’m an executive-level marketing leader whose passion is to connect people to missions, products and, most impactfully, each other. I believe words, images and experiences have the power to create big things, and my passion is empowering teams to create bigger together.
Testimonials
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About me
I’ve always been a writer. I actually dressed up as one during my fourth-grade career day, complete with glasses and notebook. Everyone thought I was supposed to be a teacher, until I explained my mom wouldn’t allow me to carry around a typewriter all day. My career began with launching an outdoors lifestyle magazine for a 200,000-member non-profit with no knowledge of print production and only a few published articles in my thin portfolio. I was 22 when the first issue mailed.
In the years following, organizations have depended on me to launch publications, reinvent websites, evolve brands and manifest digital strategies by building teams of specialists and collaborators. I lead with creativity, vision and warmth. My passion is to breathe life into teamwork, to empower people to create something bigger together.
I’m at a point in life when I can draw on years of perspective, resources and experience to venture in to new areas with confidence … and a healthy sense of humor. After three months of golf lessons, I played in my first benefit tournament, learning that I suck at it just like everyone else. I took an inward journey by hiring a leadership coach to help center me on a greater professional purpose.
Count me in on trying new things, especially when it involves music. Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp? Check. Recorded songs in a professional studio? Done that too. Same goes for experiencing new places and meeting new people, and my career as well. Every industry I’ve worked in or around … hunting, military, NASCAR … I’ve immersed myself in new cultures, learning by doing and giving an authentic voice to each.
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“Karen's leadership style is one of a mentor. She comes alongside each individual on her team, empowering and trusting them to do their job while offering guidance, direction and feedback without pretense.”
— Matt H., Hope For The Warriors
“Karen’s ability to work with so many different kinds of people is unparalleled.”
— Shelley R., Hope For The Warriors
“When [my direct supervisor] left, Karen stepped in and served as an inspiring mentor. She always brought out the best in me by simply being an active listener and providing constructive feedback. The focus on the development of others is one of her leadership qualities that I was lucky to experience while working with her.”
— Ashley H., HigherEchelon, Inc.
“Karen always allowed me to give input and encouraged me to grow myself within the organization.”
— Natalia D., National Wild Turkey Federation
“One of Karen’s greatest strengths is the ability to listen to multiple voices, quickly assess the issues, and then drive towards a solution. She always operates from a position of “what's the right thing to do” for the organization, as well as her team.”
— John L., PB Abbate
“Karen is an exceptional writer who drives an emotional connection to mission through written words. She has the ability to breathe passion, energy and heart to our storytelling.”
— Erin L., Hope For The Warriors
“Karen is an authentic and imaginative leader who helps you find your individual purpose and passion. She knows how to balance being a professional with being a person. She delivers results through creating a culture of empowerment, inclusivity and trust for the teams she leads.”
— Kelly S., Hope For The Warriors