Karen brings over 30 years of management experience to her position as the PAHCOM Executive Director with strength in both healthcare management and information technology. She gained extensive experience as a hospital administrator in the US Navy.

As a Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, Karen served as the senior administrator of the 65 bed hospital onboard the USS John C. Stennis. One of her additional duties was to conduct the occupational health nuclear radiation program. Karen was the first woman healthcare administrator ever assigned to an Aircraft Carrier.

Karen's early adoption of technology led her to serve as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Naval Dental Command Headquarters. She then went on to further solidify her technology career and excelled in software sales and management at Computer Associates. In 2005 she ventured into uncharted podcaster territory and was recruited by Adam Curry to the PodShow Network where she hosted and produced two award winning podcasts. She then led software development teams at CIBC, the second largest bank in Canada, as well as UPS Supply Chain Solutions medical logistics management for multimillion dollar client accounts including Amgen and Johnson & Johnson. She currently serves on multiple Health and Human Services Task Groups focused on cybersecurity and is an Ambassador for HHS 405(d) Aligning Health Care Industry Security Approaches. Karen's education and experience in executive management, process improvement, and information technology has created the perfect trifecta for delivering efficiency and transparency in business process.

In her personal life, Karen holds a World Record in skydiving and is a tireless advocate for the empowerment of women through positive life experiences. Her passions include volunteer work with local organizations and third world countries. Karen earned her Bachelor of Science in Management and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of West Florida in Pensacola. She holds certificates in Board Governance, is a member of Leadership Pinellas, and most recently joined the Dunedin Windlasses, an all women sailboat racing club.

Professional affiliations have included HIMSS, ACHE, Six Sigma, Project Management Institute, Leadership Pinellas, and of course, PAHCOM.

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