Karisa Mashlan (Kleuskens), MBA

Karisa Mashlan (Kleuskens), MBA has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries and roles. Karisa is currently working as an Associate Director of Corporate Strategy at Kimberly-Clark, where they are responsible for developing and executing strategic plans. Prior to this, Karisa served as an Executive Council Board Member at Bpeace (Business Council for Peace), contributing to the organization's mission of creating economic opportunities for women in conflict-affected areas. Karisa was also a member of the Alumni Leadership Council at Forte Foundation, where they played a vital role in advancing the organization's initiatives to empower women in business. Karisa has demonstrated their global engagement and managerial skills as a Global Engagement Manager at IE Alumni Women's Network. Additionally, they have been an active member of Women in Technology Wisconsin (WIT).

Karisa's previous experience includes roles such as an Advisory Consultant/Strategy Insights & Planning Consultant at ZS, where they provided strategic guidance to clients, and a Business Development Manager at INDAR, where they oversaw market analysis and the implementation of strategic plans. Karisa also worked as a Commercial Excellence Champion at Amcor, collaborating with sales and marketing executives to implement a sales improvement program.

Earlier in their career, Karisa held various positions at Spectrum Brands, Inc, including Associate National Account Manager, Assistant National Account Manager, Trade Marketing Analyst, and Trade Marketing Intern. During their time at Spectrum Brands, they consistently delivered exceptional results, exceeding sales goals and developing effective strategies for key accounts.

Karisa began their professional journey as a Business Intern on the Bulk Power Trading Team at Alliant Energy, where they gained experience in data analysis and risk evaluation.

Through their varied work experiences, Karisa has demonstrated their expertise in strategic planning, business development, sales, marketing, and team leadership.

Karisa Mashlan (Kleuskens), MBA has a diverse education history that spans different fields of study.

In 2017 to 2018, Karisa attended IE Business School and obtained a Global MBA degree with a focus on business administration.

Prior to that, from 2008 to 2012, Karisa attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. The degree encompassed two majors - Consumer Affairs and Spanish Language and Hispanic Studies.

In 2010, Karisa also participated in a Study Abroad program at The Centro Granadí de Español (CEGRI), where the focus was on Spanish Language and Literature.

Aside from their formal education, Karisa has also pursued additional certifications to enhance their professional skills. These certifications include:

- Bonfire Beyond Talent Development Accelerator from Bonfire, obtained in July 2022.

- Essentials of Mindfulness and Compassion with Scott Shute from LinkedIn, obtained in April 2021.

- Desktop II Fundamentals, Desktop I Fundamentals, Tableau Author, and Tableau Consumer certifications from Tableau Software, all obtained in August and September 2020.

- BCG Open-Access Design Virtual Experience Program from Forage, obtained in July 2020.

- Various LinkedIn certifications such as Building Accountability into Your Culture, Business Development Foundations, Business Analytics: Sales Data, Design Thinking: Data Intelligence, Excel Power Query Tips and Techniques (Office 365), Power BI Top Skills, Power BI for Marketers, and UX Design: 3 Creating Personas, all obtained in June and July 2020.

- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certification from Bloomberg Professional Services, obtained in May 2020.

- BCG Strategy Consulting Virtual Experience Program from Forage, obtained in April 2020.

- Great Leader Series-7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature 4.0 Edition from FranklinCovey, obtained in February 2018.

This combination of academic degrees and certifications highlights Karisa's dedication to continuous learning and professional development across various domains.