Experience

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  The u.s. conference of mayors

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1994

  Communications manager

  Responsible for print production, creation and design of all in-house publications including newsletters, promotional brochures, conference materials and directories. Served as the Managing Editor of U.S. MAYOR, a semi-monthly newspaper targeted to the nation's mayors. Supervised staff Art Director and staff writers.

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  Nareit

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Director of publications

  Responsible for the oversight, development and editing of all association communications materials, including a bi-monthly magazine, conference materials, membership brochures, and an Annual Report. Managed $600,000 printing budget and staff Art Director.

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  Jaffe pr

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Client manager

  Public relations and marketing consultant. Served as the primary client liaison, key business manager, and internal team leader between the client and Jaffe Associates. Primarily responsible for creating client communications, brochures, advertising campaigns and marketing materials for law firms.

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  Weta

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2008

  Secretary to the board of trustees (corporate governance)

  Spearheaded all activities related to WETA's Board of Trustees and multiple associated committees. Organized and managed all aspects of planning and coordination of 28 Board and Committee meetings per year. Served as the primary liaison between the Board members and the Executive officers of WETA. Responsible for all board-related correspondence.

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  American society of clinical oncology (asco)

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Corporate governance specialist

  Oversaw and supervised all aspects of the association's corporate governance activities. Managed quarterly board meetings and monthly executive committee meetings. Responsible for all board-related communications, corporate minutes and creation of 400-plus page board books. Supervised the election process for annual Board of Director positions and 26 Committee Chair appointments and managed subsequent orientation meetings. Managed the annual board-related budget and maintained the board website.

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  Commission to eliminate child abuse and neglect fatalities

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

  Events manager

  Successfully managed 20 multi-city Commissioner and public meetings over a 24-month period for a two-year Presidential Commission. Reported directly to the Chairman and Executive Director. Responsible for coordinating and centralizing all aspects of events management including site selection, contract negotiations, space planning, budget tracking, speaker management and logistics. Managed executive-level operations, budget management, set up and close out tasks, and supervised technical and HR needs for sixteen staff members. Show less

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  Alexandria tutoring consortium

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2018

  Director

  Oversaw and managed fundraising, staffing and operations for a non-profit that tutors children within the Alexandria City Public School system. Accomplishments included: doubling amount raised from the previous year in the one day Spring to Action online fundraiser, implemented new fundraising venues that resulted in an increased amount of $50,000 new dollars, strengthened communications strategy including the publication of 3 articles and monthly stakeholder communications. Oversaw a staff of 7. Show less

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  American diabetes association

  Feb 2019 - Mar 2020

  Board liaison

  Spearheaded all activities related to ADA's Board of Trustees. Served as the primary liaison between the Board members and the Executive officers of WETA. Responsible for all board-related correspondence.

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  Kwhite wellness

  Aug 2020 - now

  Founder & owner, kwhite wellness

  Karen White is the founder and owner of KWhiteWellness, a consulting and health coaching business dedicated to helping people “Live Younger Longer.” Her niche market is helping women and men in their mid-40's and beyond navigate the heath challenges they may be facing in middle-age. Karen is a certified Health Coach through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute (with a focus on Adults and Seniors), and a Certified Health Coach with the FASTer Way to Fat Loss, an approved provider with both the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Currently pursuing Precision Nutrition, L1 Certification. Karen is a passionate advocate for food as medicine, exercising for enjoyment, and stress management. She driven to help others achieve their utmost health potential. Show less

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  Faster way to fat loss

  Sept 2020 - now

  Health and wellness coach
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  Cōpare

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2023

  Health and wellness coach
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  Fitness together®

  Oct 2024 - now

  Nutrition & wellness coach