Karen Svendsen

Karen Svendsen, CPPM, currently serves as the Vice President of Programs at Pinky Swear Foundation since July 2016. Previous experience includes roles as Director of Operations for the Early Childhood Education Department at YWCA of Minneapolis and Vice President of Early Childhood Care & Education at Children's Home Society & Family Services. Notable achievements encompass managing large teams, developing strategic partnerships, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple organizations. Karen Svendsen has a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Family Studies from the University of Minnesota Duluth and further education at the University of St. Thomas.