ABOUT US
Karen has that spark that ignites and realizes potential. She is a connector, a planner, a creator, and a motivator – with a passion for making a difference and having fun while doing it.
A connector, planner, creator, and motivator with over 30 years successful experience in human resources, governance, fund development, special events planning, and life coaching. A future-thinking professional with a deep understanding of the value of community in its many forms and an influential ability to connect people and partnerships. A grounded, collaborative, and action-oriented strategic thinker with intense interest in fairness, equality, and human rights. An open-minded problem solver with success in helping others create diverse and respectful workplaces, with an ability to listen, understand people and situations, identify potential, inspire, and create positive solutions.
Consulting specialist in human resources and organizational development, including strategic planning, board governance and best practices; providing guidance and advice in creating collaborative, diverse, and respectful workplaces; workplace investigations; leadership development; employee development including recruitment and selection, skills building, engagement, performance; change management; coaching and mentoring.
Key clients include the Beaverbrook Art Gallery, Natural Resources Canada, NB Power Transmission Services, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Multicultural Council of New Brunswick, The Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival, Canadian Association of Independent Schools, and the University of New Brunswick.
SELECT EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Master of Public Administration, UNB, Fredericton, NB
Bachelor of Arts, UNB, Fredericton, NB
Certificate in Social Work, St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB
The Coaching Mindset course, Cornell University
Graduate French Reading Course, UNB, Fredericton, NB