Karen Connolly

Karen Connolly, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Karen currently holds the role of Sr. Director, HRBP Operations & R&D at Akoya Biosciences, Inc. since September 2022. Prior to that, they were the Director of Human Resources Business Partner at Anika Therapeutics from April 2018 to September 2022. Karen also worked as an Associate Director, HR Business Partner at Anika Therapeutics from November 2016 to April 2018. Before this, Karen served as the Human Resources Manager and later as the Human Resources Representative at Kofax from November 2009 to August 2016. Karen'searlier experience includes roles such as Human Resources Generalist at Wendy's International from December 2006 to September 2009 and Field Financial Analyst at Wendy's International from March 2003 to December 2006. Karen started their career as a Senior Financial Analyst at Nortel Networks from May 1998 to March 2003, and prior to that, they worked as a Financial Analyst at Digital Equipment Corporation from December 1986 to May 1998. Throughout their career, Karen has gained expertise in various aspects of human resources, financial analysis, and business partnering.

Karen Connolly, SPHR, SHRM-SCP obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Plymouth State University, graduating between 1982 and 1986.