Karen is a seasoned contingent & extended workforce executive, focused on strategy and procurement operations, with deep expertise in process optimization, VMS/MSP design and implementation, change management, staffing, recruiting, organizational development, outsourcing, and HR. She has successfully led multiple large enterprise MSP and in-house VMS programs, leveraging advanced VMS and CLM technologies to deliver measurable results. Known for a 360° perspective across supplier, client, and PMO ecosystems, Karen drives strategic sourcing, procurement operations, business continuity, and data analytics initiatives that enhance ROI and mitigate risk.
As a proven change agent, Karen excels at implementing policies, ensuring compliance, and fostering continuous improvement through cross-functional collaboration and supplier performance management.
Technical Proficiency: Vendor Management Systems (Fieldglass, Beeline, Maestro VMS, IQNavigator), ATS (iCIMS, Taleo), HRMS/HRIS, Oracle, Econometrix, Microsoft Office Suite, and more.
Recognition:
🏆 WoW: Women of Work Leadership Excellence Award (Dec 2025)
🏆 Top 100 Staffing Leaders to Watch (World Staffing, 2022)
April 16, 2026
9:05 AM Panel: Missing Expectations: Lessons Learned From Contingent Workforce Missteps
Some of the most valuable insights in contingent workforce management come from the experiments that didn’t go as planned. In this candid and practical panel, seasoned program owners and industry experts share stories of what went wrong failed technology rollouts, misaligned partnerships, process overhauls that fell flat and, more importantly, what they learned along the way. From underestimating change management to overlooking risk, panelists will reveal the tough lessons that ultimately led to better, stronger programs. If you're looking to avoid costly mistakes and make smarter decisions, this session is your shortcut to clarity, caution, and course correction.
- Spot common pitfalls before they derail your program, from tech missteps to stakeholder misalignment.
- Turn failure into fuel by applying lessons learned to improve resiliency and strategic planning.
- Build smarter safeguards through better risk readiness, pilot testing, and feedback loops.
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Karen.
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