Experienced Supplier Diversity Executive with a demonstrated history as a thought leader in supplier engagement. Skilled in Business Planning, Operations Management, Coaching, Sales, and Supplier and Customer Relationship Management (S&CRM). Strong purchasing professional with a Master of Regional Planning degree in Social Policy Planning and Economic Development from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Karen also has certificates from TUCK at Dartmouth and CORO. In addition, she has excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to cultivate a business strategy and rapport with key stakeholders to develop innovative procurement tools and programs to enhance efficiencies and reduce costs.

Karen is best described as a hands-on team leader who leads by example and successfully manages highly effective, cohesive teams, motivating them to peak performance to enhance revenues and set standards for excellence. In addition, Karen’s expertise and background in the public sector provide an opportunity to assist companies that are required to develop and report Supplier Diversity Programs.