Karen Malling Vasquez

Karen Malling Vasquez has a diverse work experience spanning from 1999 to 2019. Karen has held roles such as Marketing Director at C3 Integrated Solutions since February 2019 and Founder of Mrs. Vodka Worldwide Enterprises, LLC since January 2019. Prior to that, they served as a Board Member at 1455 Literary Arts in 2018. From 2017 to 2018, Karen was the Senior Director of Engagement at the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, where they developed and deployed Rosslyn's new Engagement Program. Before that, they worked at Arlington Economic Development for nearly fifteen years in various roles including Director of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, Director of Cultural Affairs, and Public Relations Director. In those positions, they coordinated and enhanced relationships with key partners, developed policies and programs to support the creative economy, and communicated information about Arlington County to various audiences. Karen had previous marketing experience as the Marketing Manager at MultiCity from 2001 to 2002 and Communications Director at ChamberBiz from 1999 to 2001. Karen was also a member of the Leadership Arlington Class of 2006.

Karen Malling Vasquez attended Penn State University from 1989 to 1994, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and International Business. In 1993, they also participated in a Certificate Program at the University of Cologne, focusing on International Business.