As a woman in the CIA’s clandestine service for over three decades, Karen’s career affords real-world leadership and insights into the personal and organizational challenges of advancing workforce inclusion. Combining these insights and her academic qualifications, she has conducted executive leadership and intercultural training sessions in the US, Asia, Africa and Europe. Karen has presented and published on gender equity and leadership.
Karen holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Development and is a graduate of Georgetown University’s Executive Coaching Program. She is a recipient of the CIA’s Career Intelligence Medal and the Director of National Intelligence Culper Award.
TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
Education
MA, Organizational Development, Marymount University
BA, Radford University
Executive Coaching Certificate, Georgetown University
Activities & Affiliations
“Why We Need Courageous Leaders in a #MeToo World,” Presentation at the Institute for Transformational Leadership Network Conference, May 30, 2019
Certified Dare to Lead™ Program Facilitator