Karen Mateo

Karen Mateo currently serves as Vice President and Director of Public Information at amfAR, a position held since 2025. Prior to this role, Karen was Chief Communications Officer at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) from 2019 to 2025, where responsibilities included brand message development and optimizing communications strategies. Karen's experience also includes serving as Senior Vice President at North 6th Agency, Inc. (N6A), overseeing client relationships and team management. From 2003 to 2016, Karen held multiple senior positions in communications at CBS Corporation, contributing significantly to its transformation from a legacy broadcast company to a multimedia entity. Earlier roles included Director of Communications at WCBS and Senior Press Representative at CBS Sports. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Administration from St. John's University and further education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.