Karen Newman is an experienced administrative professional currently serving as the Administrative Coordinator to the Chief Terminal Management Officer at Houston Airport System, a position held since June 2021. Prior to this role, Karen held multiple positions within the City of Houston, including Senior Human Resources Generalist, where recruitment and employee selection guidance were key responsibilities, and Administrative Supervisor, overseeing HR, training, and payroll functions for the Street and Drainage Division. Additional experience includes serving as an Administrative Specialist, preparing retirement packages and facilitating employee benefits enrollment, as well as directing operations at Atascocita Montessori School. Educational background includes studies at Lone Star College and Sam Houston State University.