Karen Dernavich

Karen Dernavich has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Their most recent position is as a Client Success Director at Jabian Consulting, where they specialize in Business Transformation and People Strategies. Karen also leads the Chief of Staff Network for the company.

Prior to that, Karen founded The Duet Project, a non-profit organization that provides music therapy scholarships for individuals with disabilities. Through partnerships with other organizations, they connect donors with families in need.

In addition to their professional roles, Karen has extensive experience in fundraising, serving as a Fundraiser for various causes such as heart transplant support, autism support, and cancer support. Karen has also been actively involved in civic initiatives, advocating for equal access to extracurricular activities for homeschool students and participating in community development projects.

Before their non-profit and advocacy work, Karen was a Home Educator for their own children, utilizing their competencies to create a comprehensive educational experience. Karen identified appropriate curricula, organized field trips, managed budgets, and taught a wide range of subjects. Karen also served as a homeschool support group leader and a homeschool co-op leader, providing resources and mentoring to other homeschool families.

Earlier in their career, Karen worked at Accenture in various roles, including Program Manager, Development Manager, Software Development Consultant, and Marketing Analyst. Karen managed teams, conducted analysis and research, and marketed software products.

Overall, Karen Dernavich has demonstrated their ability to lead, advocate, fundraise, and educate in different professional settings, with a strong focus on making a positive impact in the community.

Karen Dernavich completed a Foundational Leadership Course (FLC) Certificate at Stagen Leadership Academy in 2022. Karen also has a certification in Six Sigma Foundations from LinkedIn, obtained in 2021. There is no available information about their schooling at the University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences.