Karen L. Turner ,MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR

Karen L. Turner, MBA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR has over 15 years of experience in human resources. Karen L. Turner is currently the Human Resources Director at both Alaska Energy Authority and AIDEA (Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority). Prior to their current roles, they worked at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) as the Senior Human Resources Manager for Partnerships & Engagement and as the Human Resources Manager for Employee Relations. Karen L. Turner also served as the Human Resources Director for the Alaska Region of Providence Health & Services and the Municipality of Anchorage. Karen has held various other positions in human resources throughout their career, including Senior HR Strategic Partner at Providence Health & Services, Insurance Specialist at Anchorage School District, Associate at Gina Bosnakis & Assoc., General Manager at Northwest Carpet Company, LCC, and Benefits Director at the Municipality of Anchorage.

Karen L. Turner has an MBA with a Health Services Concentration from Alaska Pacific University, which they completed in 2017. Karen L. Turner also holds a BA in Journalism & Public Communication from the University of Alaska Anchorage, although the specific years of their enrollment are not provided. Additionally, they have certifications as a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), which they obtained in March 2015, and as a Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) from the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI), which they obtained in March 2008. There is no information available regarding their enrollment or completion of a degree at Washington State University.