Karen Rusche

Karen Rusche has over 13 years of work experience in various marketing, communications, public relations, and event coordination roles. Karen is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center since February 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Marketing and Communications Manager at the same organization from November 2016 to February 2022. Before that, Karen was a Public Relations Specialist at A.T. Still University from January 2013 to November 2016. Karen also served as the Events, Corporate Partnerships and Development Coordinator at Arizona Humane Society from February 2010 to December 2012. Additionally, Karen worked as a New Media Coordinator at CAUSE AND EFFECT EVOLUTIONS, LLC from October 2009 to January 2010 and gained experience as a Public Relations Intern at Special Olympics Michigan in 2008.

Karen Rusche studied Integrative Public Relations/Public Affairs at Central Michigan University, where they completed their Bachelor of Applied Arts degree. Karen also attended Grand Rapids Community College and UC Berkeley Extension, although the specific details of their education at these institutions are not provided.