Karen Valdez

Karen Valdez currently serves as Product Management Director for Individual Life and Annuities at OneAmerica, where strategic recommendations drive growth, profitability, and retention for product portfolios. Previously, Karen held roles such as Head of Life & Annuity Product Marketing at EIS Ltd, focusing on sales awareness and industry trends, and Senior Director of Product Marketing at CNO Financial Group, where revenue growth and market positioning were prioritized. With additional experience as Principal at Quantum Marketing Partners and various marketing roles at Allstate Financial Services, Karen has developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies, cultivated distribution partnerships, and enhanced product offerings. Educational credentials include a BS in Business from Columbia College and a Series 6 certification from FINRA, alongside further studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.