Karen Binder

Karen Binder, MBA, MT(ASCP) has a diverse work experience spanning over several positions and companies. Karen began their career as a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Marin Medical Laboratories, where they performed various bench-related activities and provided guidance to bench technologists. Karen then worked as a Laboratory Supervisor in Microbiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where they supervised clinical staff and implemented new processes to improve quality and services.

Karen then transitioned to Cooper University Health Care, where they held multiple leadership roles. As the Administrative Director of Laboratory and Pathology Services, they directed a 24/7 Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Department with 11 divisions and managed a significant budget. Karen also served as the Transition Management Director for the activation of a new patient care tower and as the Vice President of Operations Improvement, focusing on profitability and the patient experience. Later, they became the Vice President of Access Services & Patient Experience, providing strategic and operational consultation to enhance patient-centered care delivery.

Following their time at Cooper, Karen joined Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals as an Administrator, responsible for operational leadership of flagship laboratories. Karen oversaw various areas, including clinical and anatomic pathology, genomics, and laboratory information systems. Currently, they serve as the Administrative Director at Tower Health, providing unified leadership and strategic guidance for the Philadelphia facilities of Tower Health System.

Overall, Karen Binder's work experience showcases their expertise in laboratory management, operational leadership, strategic planning, and patient-centered care delivery.

Karen Binder, MBA, MT(ASCP) holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration from Temple University. Karen also has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Clinical Science from San Francisco State University. In addition, Karen completed a Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Postbaccalaureate Externship at Sutter Health (formerly known as Children's Hospital of San Francisco). Karen has obtained various certifications including Clinical Laboratory Scientist from the National Credentialing Agency (NCA), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University, Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP-MLS) from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification, and completed the Wharton Executive Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania.