Mshr Karen Thaxton

Karen Thaxton, MSHR, SPHR, has extensive experience in the field of human resources. Karen currently holds the position of Executive Vice President Human Resources at the FirstDay Foundation, a role they have held since September 2022. Prior to this, Karen served as Executive Vice President Human Resources at BCFS starting in September 2013.

Karen Thaxton, MSHR, SPHR holds a Master of Science degree in Human Resources from Chapman University. Karen also obtained a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership from the same institution. In addition, they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Chapman University. Karen holds several certifications including the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification obtained from SHRM in September 2015, as well as the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification obtained from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in January 2010. Karen also has certifications in Lean Six Sigma and Six Sigma Green Belt, obtained from Villanova University, although the specific details regarding the obtained month and year are not provided.