Karen Harris Melendez

Karen Harris Melendez has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Karen currently holds the position of Vice President Operations - Nonprofit Group at Togetherwork since April 2023. Prior to this, they served as the VP, Product Development - Nonprofit Group at the same company from December 2021 to April 2023.

Before joining Togetherwork, Karen worked at ClearView CRM, where they held the role of Vice President Of Product Development and Professional Services from August 2019 to December 2021. In this role, they played a key role in guiding the development of two leading SaaS applications for non-profit organizations and provided advisory services on large-scale initiatives. Karen also established herself as a thought leader in data-driven methodologies for non-profits. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Client Success at ClearView CRM from November 2016 to August 2019.

Karen's professional journey began at KHM Business Intelligence LLC, where they worked as the Principal and Founder of the company from February 2001 to November 2016. Karen showcased their entrepreneurial skills and built a successful business in the field of business intelligence.

Their early experience includes a significant tenure at The Fresh Air Fund, starting as the Computer Operations Manager from November 1992 to January 1994, and later being promoted to the role of Director Of Information Technology from January 1994 to February 2001. In this role, they managed various IT functions, launched the IT division, and contributed to the company's overall productivity.

Overall, Karen Harris Melendez brings a wealth of experience in leadership, product development, advisory services, and IT management within both the non-profit and business intelligence sectors.

Karen Harris Melendez received a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, General from York College of the City University of New York in 1993. Prior to that, they studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at New York University - Polytechnic School of Engineering from 1989 to 1991. Karen also pursued studies in Mathematics at Long Island University from 1986 to 1988.