Karen Napoletano

Karen Napoletano is an accomplished communications professional with extensive experience in grant management, community relations, and fundraising. Currently serving as Manager of Communications at The California Endowment since November 2012, Karen tracks and manages over six million dollars in grant funding while fostering relationships with community organizations and key stakeholders in the Fresno, Merced, and South Kern regions. Previously, as Director of the Hunger and Nutrition Program at Fresno Metro Ministry, Karen successfully composed grant proposals and built donor relationships. Additional roles include District Director/Media Relations for Assemblymember Juan Arambula, Director of Marketing and Development at Community Food Bank, and Media Relations Specialist for Assemblymember Sarah Reyes. Karen holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Communications from National University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and Journalism from California State University, Fresno.