Karen Micallef

Karen Micallef, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, currently serves as the Head of Human Resources at Design Lab, Inc., where significant contributions include the development of data-informed policies leading to a 16% enhancement in time off and a 22% increase in productivity. Micallef's expertise in employee relations has resulted in substantial conflict resolution and risk mitigation, saving the company $217,000 in potential legal fees while enhancing employee satisfaction by 19%. Prior experience at New York University included roles as Human Resources Officer, Manager, Administrator, and Coordinator, during which strategic workforce management and technology implementation were pivotal in supporting over 1,400 faculty, staff, and students. Micallef holds a Certificate in Leadership Principles from Harvard Business School Online, a BA in History and Sociology from the University at Albany, and an MPS in Human Resource Management from Stony Brook University.