Karen Thelen

Karen Thelen is a highly experienced professional in the field of creative management and design, currently serving as a Creative Manager at Highmark Health since July 2023. With a career spanning over 16 years, Karen has held key positions including Creative Designer at Ironicseven.com, Head of Brand at Reliance Health, and Creative Director at Neogen Corporation. Expertise includes overseeing global marketing campaigns, conceptualizing and designing branding initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and enhancing social media strategies. Additionally, Karen has contributed to education as a Design Educator at Kendall College of Art and Design and directed marketing efforts at the Grand Rapids Chamber. Karen holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Kendall College of Art and Design.