Karen Rezai

Experience

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  Kaiser Permanente

  Jan 1998 - Mar 1999

  Clinical Health Educator

  Provided individual health education counseling to Kaiser members on diabetes, cholesterol, weight management, smoking cessation, HIV/AIDs, and other health concerns. Developed and facilitated classes on diabetes, cholesterol management, and stress reduction. Served as liaison among medical and health education staff. As Innovative Program Representative, promoted and provided technical assistance for Kaiser employee regional grant program.

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  Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)

  Mar 1999 - Sept 2001

  Program Coordinator

  Coordinated federally funded breast and cervical cancer program for a national network of community health centers. Responsible for development of program model and national replication guide. Organized five partnering community health centers, national advisory committee, and evaluation team. Provided technical assistance and training on cancer and other AAPI health issues. Published scholarly articles on breast and cervical cancer.

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  APPEAL -- Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership

  Sept 2001 - Jun 2006

  Director of Programs

  Responsible for programmatic oversight of multiple federal and foundation funded tobacco control programs for a national Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) network. Provided supervision and support to programmatic staff. Assisted Executive Director in identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals. Provided technical assistance and training on AAPI health issues.

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  Windbell Wellness Center

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2013

  Founding Co-Owner

  Co-founded and co-managed a women-owned wellness center based in Pleasant Hill, CA, that fostered holistic well-being and community connection through yoga, Chi Gung, SugiTouchTM, Reiki, flower essences, and wellness education.

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  Footbridge Wellness

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2019

  Holistic Wellness Practitioner and Practice Owner

  Founded a family-focused holistic wellness practice, delivering emotional and physical support for adults and children through multiple modalities including flower essence therapy, Reiki, and SugiTouch movement sessions. Successfully managed all aspects of the practice, including marketing, client relationships, service delivery, and business operations, to provide a nurturing and impactful wellness experience.

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  Footbridge Wellness, LLC

  Sept 2016 - now

  Fractional COO and Certified Online Business Manager® for Wellness Entrepreneurs

  Deliver fractional COO and online business management services to established wellness entrepreneurs, optimizing strategic planning, operations, financial oversight, marketing, team coordination and metrics tracking to drive business growth. Partner with diverse clients including business consultants, DEI specialists, professional speakers, therapists, healers, and coaches, to scale their businesses and systematize their operations. www.footbridgewellness.com

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  Kahakulei Institute

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2025

  Director of Projects and Operations

  Directed all projects and operations for the Kahakulei Institute, a national community of facilitators specializing in transformative justice, leadership development, and organizational design. Engaged with a diverse client base including non-profit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and higher education institutions. Supported founding leader, Kevin John Fong, in setting and driving organizational vision.

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  Lotus Financial Solutions, Inc.

  Jan 2025 - now

  Director of Client Services and Operations

  Manage client relationships and drive new business opportunities, ensuring customer satisfaction at a women-of-color owned consulting firm specializing in Finance and HR services. Provide executive level support in developing internal standard operating procedures and establishing operational infrastructure to optimize efficiency and support scalable growth. www.lotusfinancialservice.com