Karen Spillar

Karen Spillar currently serves as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, a position held since October 2005. In addition to overseeing human resources, Karen has held multiple titles including Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management and Chief Compliance Officer. Responsibilities include developing high-priority projects like Title IX policy and faculty gender pay equity, leading risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance across the university. Previous roles include legal counsel for the Burke Center and East Texas Behavioral Healthcare Network, where Karen provided legal guidance and oversight for compliance management. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.