Karynne Anderson

Experience

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  Reach

  Sept 2012 - Apr 2013

  Community Outreach Intern

  I was fully trained and in charge of the hotline for providing direct service to survivors of domestic violence. I created educational documents for local high school students to understand domestic violence and it's impact on the community. I also provided lessons on how to have safe and healthy relationships.

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  Partakers, Inc

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Grant Writer and Researcher

  I led the coordination of volunteer mentors for the Boston University Prison Education Program. I worked closely with the Director on grant research and writing. I also work within the database and donor software to analyze data and provide dashboards for the Board of Directors.

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  Montana Conservation Corps

  May 2013 - Nov 2013

  Trail Crew Member

  Working and living with the same six people for six months. I had one of the best experiences of my life living and working in the backcountry woods of Montana. I was able to work closely with private and federal land officers on projects including critical habitat challenges caused by fencing, erosion, invasive plants, and forest fire. As a crew, we created safe trails and access to some of the nations' premier wilderness areas, national parks and forests. During the winter months, we worked with low-income families by weatherizing their homes to conserve energy. Overall, it was one of the best jobs I will ever have. Show less

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  Montana Conservation Corps

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  Youth Crew Leader

  Completed a six-month development leadership program exclusively for Montana Conservation Corps. I effectively developed new leadership skills, technical field skills, and a strong work ethics. I solely lead two four- week trips into Montana's wilderness with youth adults aging from 13-17 years old. While leading these crews in the backcountry, I planned, organized, and maintained the trails and the remote wilderness areas we were working on. I worked closely with private and federal service land management officers to complete paperwork and project accomplishment evaluations. Show less

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  The Burton K. Wheeler Center for Public Policy

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Research Fellow

  Selected as a Burton K. Wheeler Fellow, I'm in charge of organizing and facilitating events at Montana State University and Montana-statewide, focusing on policy issues in Montana. I contribute research and collecting data for strategic planning for future operations and conferences. During my time as a fellow, I was responsible for several small lectures and group discussions at the Montana State University campus.

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  Spire Climbing Center

  May 2015 - May 2017

  Youth Coordinator

  At Spire Climbing Center, the staff works very closely together. As one of the Youth Coordinators and Program Leaders, I'm in charge of coordinating and scheduling youth classes at Spire. Most of these classes range in age from 5 years old to 17 years old. I have the pleasure of developing and implementing staff training and lessons for the youth climbing classes. As one of the lead instructors, I often lead groups including school groups, after school programs, Boy/Girls Scouts, business retreats, and family outings. When I'm not coaching or leading a group, I work the front desk to provide excellent customer service and ensure the safety to all customers. Show less

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  Montana State University

  Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  Graduate Research Assistant

  I worked closely with Dr. Elizabeth Shanahan to gather, compiled, and analyze interviews and survay data for Montana Cooperative Development Center (MCDC). Dr. Shanahan and I worked together to conduct a third party program evaluation for MCDC. As the graduate research assistant, I interviewed and surveyed MCDC stakeholders and collected data. I worked solely on writing the executive summary and the literature review. Together, Dr. Shanahan and I presented our research to MCDC and their stakeholders at their annual conference in February of 2016. Show less

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  Central Asia Institute

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

  The International Program Coordinator acts as a liaison between CAI-US and our international partners. My main responsibilities are to evaluate and report on existing international programs to ensure they are effective and in-line with CAI's mission, and to work with the development and operation teams to provide program information to potential funders. Duties and functions of my job include:- Program data research, collection, and material creation (M&E database). - Develop and vet potential new projects and assist in transitioning the pilot program into regulatory budgeted programs. - Grant coordination, writing, and research. Show less As the development associate, my main responsibility is to reconstruct the current Central Asia Institute's Scholarship Program for their overseas partners. I'm currently responsible for researching, collecting data, and analyzing all documents pertaining to the scholarship program. With the guidance and supervision of the Development Manager, I'm currently building a new scholarship program, including vision, goals, objectives, outputs, outcomes, budgets, and metrics. I work closely with CAI's international partners with developing new forms and templates for their scholarship process as well. I also work with the Development Manager on grant writing and application process. Show less

  • International Program Coordinator

    Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Development Associate

    Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
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  Montana Conservation Corps

  Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  Development Coordinator
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  Touch the Sky Climbing, Inc.

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2020

  Executive Director
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  Heroes and Horses

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

  Marketing Manager
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  Project Bell

  Oct 2023 - Apr 2025

  Independent Consultant
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  Code Conspirators

  May 2024 - now

  Community Strategist

  As a Community Strategist with a marketing mindset, I build ecosystems where connection fuels conversion. My focus isn’t just on managing spaces — it’s on designing strategic communities that drive brand awareness, customer retention, and organic growth.Whether it's building growth-driven communities, optimizing websites, integrating CRMs, or automating marketing funnels, I focus on what actually moves the needle. Our clients don’t just get visibility—they get measurable outcomes.For me, community is more than a buzzword. It's a full-funnel growth engine, a feedback loop, and a brand amplifier—all rolled into one. Show less