Gary Karr

Gary Karr is an experienced communications professional currently serving as a Speechwriter for the International Organization for Migration, contributing to the communications for the new Director General, Amy E. Pope since October 2023. Previous roles include Senior Group Director at Real Chemistry, where Karr led editorial content focused on drug pricing and C-suite communications, and Senior Communications Advisor at the World Food Programme, aiding high-profile messaging that contributed to the organization's 2020 Nobel Peace Prize award. Karr's extensive background also encompasses leadership positions in public affairs and media relations across various health care and non-profit organizations, with earlier experience as Director of Media Affairs at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Director, Federal Media Relations at the American Insurance Association. Karr holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Southern California.