Karen Alexander

Karen Alexander currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at The New York Foundling since April 2022. Previously, Karen held the position of Chief, Human Resources Officer at the NYC Department for the Aging, where significant achievements included the development of an HR Dashboard to enhance data transparency and effectiveness within the department. Karen also served as Assistant Commissioner for Human Resources at the NYC Administration for Children's Services, advising on HR management policies for approximately 6,500 staff members. Additionally, at the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development, Karen contributed to a notable reduction in employee turnover and management attrition. Karen holds a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Community Health from Brown University.