Karen Lane

Karen Lane is an accomplished arts administrator with extensive experience in leadership and development roles within the performing arts sector. Currently serving as the Grants and Sponsorships Manager at Compass Health since November 2024, Karen previously held the position of Executive Director for both Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus from April 2018 to June 2022, where significant achievements included navigating the organization through the pandemic, securing essential funding, and fostering growth. Karen's background also encompasses a 17-year tenure as Executive Director at Theatre Puget Sound, where strategic leadership focused on industry infrastructure and arts accessibility, alongside various roles that included Managing Director, Facility Coordinator, and Receptionist. An educational foundation in Theatre Arts from Seattle Pacific University and a Master's degree in Theatre History & Directing from San Diego State University rounds out Karen's profile as a dedicated and experienced leader in the arts community.