Karena Gardner

Karena Gardner has a diverse work experience in various roles. Karena started their career as a Community Liaison at the U.S. Department of State from June 2008 to June 2012, where they provided support to various overseas communities. In 2013, they became the Chief Operations Officer at E-9 Corporation, a VA verified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on providing IT, administrative, management, and security solutions. In 2014, they joined Veteran Enterprise Solutions Inc. (VESI) as the Director of Program Management/Engagement Executive, where they provided government customers with specific IT and management solutions.

Karena Gardner obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising/Business from Texas Tech University, where they studied from 1988 to 1992.