Karen Sherwood

Karen Sherwood, CMP, is the Vice President of Corporate Experience at Avalara, overseeing the Global Corporate Experience team since January 2008. This role encompasses leadership in Workplace, Real Estate, Employee Events, and Administration, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and enhancing employee experiences. Previously, from January 1989 to April 2002, Karen held the position of Regional Sales and Events Manager/National Sales Trainer at Six Flags, where responsibilities included managing a corporate sales team, training sales professionals, generating new business for corporate events, and coordinating special events. Karen holds a degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, and completed education at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy.