Karen Garrett

Karen Garrett, CAE, currently serves as the Chief of Marketing and Communications at the American Society for Public Administration since October 2015. Prior to this role, a 14-year tenure at the Direct Selling Association began in 2001 as Communications Coordinator, ultimately advancing to Senior Director of Marketing and Publications Services by March 2015. Additionally, Karen Garrett contributed to Ten Thousand Villages as a Board Member from 2005 to 2009. Educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from American University, earned between 1997 and 2001.