Karen Embry – Client Strategist / Relationship Manager
Karen Embry has been working in public relations and marketing communications since 1988. As a Client Strategist and Relationship Manager on the Impact Communications team, she provides public relations tactics for a variety of client accounts. Relying on a mélange of right and left brain strengths, Karen blends logic with insight and pragmatism with creativity to form meaningful strategic recommendations for her clients. While her forte is working with the media and conducting related campaigns, she is also skilled at writing of press releases and developing Web site content.
Karen’s corporate experience includes marketing for an international technology company where her responsibilities included development of advertising, public relations and sales collateral; event planning and execution; plus Web site management. Karen also spent several years in promotion and fund-development for non-profit organizations. She managed the creation, coordination and implementation of profitable fundraising campaigns, as well as strategic completion of public relations activities. Karen holds a BS in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations from the University of Kansas.
It’s probably no surprise that “Rock Chalk Jayhawk – Go KU!” is one of Karen’s favorite mottos during the NCAA basketball season. As a non-profit board member and serial volunteer, she is active in community fundraising efforts. A long-time Kansas resident, Karen enjoys biking and family life in lovely Leawood.
Karen’s corporate experience includes marketing for an international technology company where her responsibilities included development of advertising, public relations and sales collateral; event planning and execution; plus Web site management. Karen also spent several years in promotion and fund-development for non-profit organizations. She managed the creation, coordination and implementation of profitable fundraising campaigns, as well as strategic completion of public relations activities. Karen holds a BS in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations from the University of Kansas.
It’s probably no surprise that “Rock Chalk Jayhawk – Go KU!” is one of Karen’s favorite mottos during the NCAA basketball season. As a non-profit board member and serial volunteer, she is active in community fundraising efforts. A long-time Kansas resident, Karen enjoys biking and family life in lovely Leawood.
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