Karen J. Hamilton

Karen J. Hamilton currently holds the position of Senior Director of Donor Relations at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia since September 2021. Prior to this role, Hamilton served as Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at the same institution and was Senior Associate Director of Stewardship at The Wharton School from September 2017 to September 2021. At Wharton, responsibilities included strategic planning for the stewardship program to enhance donor engagement. Hamilton's earlier experience at the University of Pennsylvania spanned nearly nine years, where roles included Director of Communications in Student Registration and Financial Services and Associate Director of Stewardship and Communications. Educational qualifications include a BA in Communications from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s in Journalism from Temple University.