Karen K. Brand

Karen K. Brand has a diverse work experience in communications, marketing, and public relations. Karen K. is currently the Director of Communications at the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority since May 2019. Before that, they worked as an Independent Communications Consultant from 2007 and onwards. Karen K. also served as a Board member and later as the President of the Board of Directors at Jane Doe No More, an organization empowering survivors of sexual crimes. From 2012 to 2019, Karen was the Director of Strategic Marketing & Communications at Providence Day School, where they led various marketing and communication initiatives. Prior to that, they held the position of VP of Marketing & Communications at The Plasencia Group, Inc. from 2007 to 2012. Karen also has experience in the tourism industry, having been the Vice President of Communications & Public Relations at Visit Tampa Bay and Special Olympics Florida. Karen K. started their career as the Director of Communications & Public Relations at Special Olympics Connecticut in 1997.

Karen K. Brand has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications/Public Relations from Florida Southern College, where they graduated Summa Cum Laude. Additionally, they hold a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, which they obtained in May 2021.