Karen joined Independence Wealth Partners in 2024 as a Client Relationship Manager. With a strong background in Human Resources, she brings extensive experience in employee relations, workforce management, and compliance to her role.
From March 2022 to February 2024, Karen served as Director of HR Advisory Services, managing key employee relations and talent management initiatives. She focused on creating a collaborative work environment while supporting organizational growth through the implementation of HR best practices.
Before this, she was Vice President of HR Employee Relations from April 2018 to February 2022. In this role, Karen managed employee relations for various client groups, facilitating workplace conflict resolution and ensuring adherence to company policies.
Karen's career began at CIT, where she spent over twenty years in various HR roles, including Assistant Vice President of HR Programs and Human Resources Generalist. Her contributions were integral in enhancing the overall employee experience through the administration of HR policies and practices. She graduated from The College of New Jersey with a B.A. in Psychology and then received an MBA in Human Resource Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Karen resides in Mount Laurel, NJ, with her husband, Dave, and their two children, Emily and Shane.