Karen Koh Thompson

Karen Koh Thompson is an accomplished professional in the field of nonprofit development, currently serving as the Senior Director of Individual and Institutional Giving at LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired since September 2020. Previous roles include Director of Development at Bay Area Girls Club, Associate Director of Development at Wayfinder Family Services, and Development Director at Easter Seals Bay Area. With a solid foundation in program analysis and resource development from positions at Children's Hospital & Research Center Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, Karen has extensive experience in cultivating donor relationships and securing funding. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology, a Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management & Policy, and a Doctor of Public Health, all from the University of California, Berkeley.