Karen Newcombe

Karen Newcombe has extensive experience in content and communications, currently serving at the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation since June 2016. Previously, Karen held the position of Content and Communications Specialist at Write Bank from 2000 to September 2023, focusing on marketing, writing, editing, and technical communication, with a particular expertise in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors. Prior roles include Assistant Editor at The Observer Newspaper, Director of Marketing and Communications at Advanced Management Institute for Architecture and Engineering, and Vice President of Marketing at Global Design Alliance. Karen's career began as a Marketing Manager at Gordon H. Chong + Associates Architects and Engineers. Educational qualifications include a BFA in Painting, Printmaking, and Creative Writing from the University of South Florida, along with post-graduate work in Creative Writing at San Francisco State University.