Karen Drew

Karen Drew is an experienced professional in research development and strategic projects, currently serving as the Director of Research Development and Strategic Projects and previously as the Director of Principal Foundation Gifts at Northeastern University since November 2007. Prior to this, Karen held multiple leadership roles at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research from January 1999 to November 2007, including Senior Development Officer for Corporate and Foundation Relations, Acting Director of Development, Director of Development and Special Projects for the School of Science, and Associate Director of Foundation Relations. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History from Tufts University and a Master of Science in Management with a focus on Fund-Raising from Lesley University.