Karen Brazzillo

Karen Brazzillo, PMP has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries and roles. Karen is currently working at KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as an Associate Director of Project Management, a position they have held since April 2021. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Project Manager at the same company from October 2018 to April 2021.

Before joining KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Karen had their own fitness business called Forever Fit with Karen, which they started in August 2014. Karen continues to be involved with this venture.

From May 2013 to February 2018, Karen worked at PepsiCo as a Senior Operations Manager in the Global R&D, Agro Discovery and Sustainability division.

Prior to PepsiCo, Karen was employed at Emisphere Technologies for a significant duration, beginning in October 2007. Karen held the position of Director of Program Management and was responsible for managing cross-functional teams, clinical trial management, and ensuring compliance with study protocols.

Before their tenure at Emisphere Technologies, Karen operated their own home-based business as a Consultant for Creative Memories, which they started in 2006 and continued until 2013.

Earlier in their career, Karen held the role of Associate Director of Analytical Resources at Emisphere Technologies from 1999 to 2007. Karen also worked as a Scientist at Rohm and Haas from 1989 to 1999 and as a Chemist at Scott Specialty Gases from 1985 to 1988.

Overall, Karen Brazzillo, PMP has extensive experience in project management, operations management, program management, and consultancy roles across various industries, demonstrating their versatility and adaptability.

Karen Brazzillo, PMP has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry from Delaware Valley University, which they obtained from 1983 to 1988. Prior to that, they also completed a BS degree in Chemistry from Bucks County Community College from 1982 to 1985. In addition to their educational background, Karen has obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI in June 2011 and the Smartsheet Product Certified User certification from Smartsheet in October 2020.