Karen Olson

Karen Olson has extensive work experience in marketing and leadership roles. Karen began their career in PR agencies, including The Fearey Group and EvansGroup, before moving on to positions with ShopNow.com and Xylo, Inc. where they played key roles in marketing campaigns and rebranding efforts. Karen then joined BuzzBee Company, where they served as Vice President and later became President, overseeing the company's core functions and growing its client base. Karen continued their career at Microsoft Corporation as a Consultant, working on product launches and strategic initiatives. Karen also worked at Koko Marketing as Principal, collaborating with corporate accounts and agencies on product positioning and marketing strategies. Karen then joined T-Mobile as a Consultant, developing customer loyalty campaigns and supporting the company's rebrand. Most recently, Karen served as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and later Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Space Needle, overseeing operations, marketing, guest experience, and new business development.

Karen Olson completed their Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Communication from UC San Diego from 1987 to 1991. Following this, they pursued their Master's degree (M.A.) in Communications at Drake University, where they studied from 1991 to 1993.