Karen Long

Karen Long currently serves as the Global Consortium Manager for Soteria Battery Innovation Group, a role established in June 2023, focused on advancing safe battery technologies. Previously, in 2022, Karen held the position of Director of Operations at YGM TRC, where responsibilities included sponsorship development and chamber partner engagement. From 2016 to 2022, Karen worked at Convergent Nonprofit Solutions in various roles, including Client Success Manager and Operations Manager, where key duties revolved around enhancing service delivery processes and operational efficiency. Earlier professional experience includes serving as Capital Campaign Coordinator for The Greenwood Promise, overseeing a successful fundraising campaign, and holding roles as Credit Analyst and Financial Analyst at Southcoast Community Bank and Countybank, respectively, concentrating on credit analysis and client relationship management. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Erskine College.