Karen Werling Peterson

Karen Werling Peterson is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in product and design leadership across various prominent organizations. Currently serving as the Director of Design at Defense Unicorns since November 2024, Karen previously held the position of Director of Product & Design - Growth at TIME, where a multidisciplinary team was led to enhance the digital customer experience through data-driven strategies and AI integrations. Karen's expertise also includes roles as UX & Visual Design Manager at Charter Communications, where an employee-facing intranet was successfully designed and implemented, and Senior UX & Brand Designer at Time Inc., focusing on digital brand redesigns for major publications. With a solid educational background that includes a Certificate in UX from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University, Karen demonstrates a strong commitment to innovative design solutions and user experience enhancement.