Karen Abrams

Karen Abrams is the Diversity and Community Affairs Manager at the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, where responsibilities include collaborating with neighborhood organizations and residents to promote social equity and sustainable practices in community development. With a background that includes roles on the Board of Directors for GTECH Strategies and Uptown Partners, Abrams has also interned with Allegheny County Economic Development and Allegheny County, focusing on sustainable initiatives and economic indicators. An accomplished academic, Abrams holds a Loeb Fellowship from Harvard University and a Master's in Sustainable Systems from Slippery Rock University, alongside diverse certifications in project management and a Bachelor's degree in History from the University of Virginia.