Karen Clough

Karen Clough is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in development, event management, and community engagement. Currently serving as a Senior Development Manager at Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region since November 2023, Karen previously held the position of Major Gifts Manager at The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command, achieving significant revenue growth over two years. Additional experience includes roles as an Event Manager at Gas South District, Project Coordinator at Herschend Family Entertainment, and Project & Event Manager at United Way of Greater Atlanta, among others. Karen co-founded the Greater Gwinnett Reentry Alliance, noted as a model for reentry coalitions in Georgia. An education background includes a Master's in Public Administration from The University of Georgia, a Bachelor's in Psychology/Criminology from Georgia Gwinnett College, and ongoing certification as a Corporate Trainer from Dale Carnegie Training.