Karen Sheehan

Karen Sheehan joined Brooklyn Public Library in 2019 after a notable career in public finance administration. Karen oversees the Library’s departments of human resources, finance, capital planning and facilities management, public safety, and information technology.

Karen’s previous work as the CFO and CAO of the New York County District Attorney’s office had her overseeing the Office’s Criminal Justice Investment Fund, an $800 million initiative to invest in law enforcement improvements, criminal justice system reform, and community- based crime prevention programs. Prior to the District Attorney’s Office, Karen served as the Assistant Director at the New York City Office of Management and Budget, where she was responsible for fiscal oversight of New York City’s 22 criminal justice and regulatory agencies, including the New York City Police Department and the City’s six District Attorney offices. Karen earned her bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University, State University of New York and her master’s degree in public policy from the University at Albany.