Karen O'Brien

Karen O'Brien is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the fields of energy efficiency and environmental education. Currently serving as an Engineering Program Implementation Specialist at Franklin Energy since June 2017, Karen has held various titles including Energy Engineer, Operations Manager, and Program Manager for Special Projects. Previously, at PosiGen, Karen advanced from Energy Efficiency Administrative Assistant to Energy Efficiency Program Supervisor, developing and managing the company's Energy Efficiency program. Key achievements include the design of the PosiGen Home Energy Report tool. Additional experience encompasses roles at Solar Alternatives, Phoenix Recycling, Paper-NOLA, The Green Project, and Southeast Louisiana Clean Fuel Partnership. Karen holds a Master's degree in Environmental Education from Lesley University and a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Design from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.