Karen Bridbord

Karen Bridbord, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Talent Officer at Alberici Constructors, where responsibilities include leading strategies that enhance people, productivity, and performance while fostering a culture of safety and health. As the CEO of Founders Foundry since 2019, Karen emphasizes the importance of strong interpersonal relationships among a company's founders for organizational success. Additionally, Karen contributes as a writer for Thrive Global, promoting healthy habits through storytelling. Karen founded Karen Bridbord & Associates in 2011, focusing on improving workplace dynamics to maximize valuation in human capital. Prior to these roles, Karen operated as an organizational consultant and executive coach. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University at Buffalo and a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.