Karen Burghart

Karen Burghart is an experienced leader in international relations and community engagement, currently serving on the Colorado Advisory Committee for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition since March 2024 and as the Executive Director of the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council since October 2015. With a strong background in nonprofit management, Burghart previously held positions as a Board Member and Board Secretary for the World Affairs Councils of America from July 2019 to June 2022 and as a Fund Development Manager for the Girl Scouts of Colorado from January 2013 to October 2015. Additionally, experience includes serving as President/CEO of the Colorado Springs World Affairs Council from 2010 to September 2015 and working as a Development Officer at the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter from June 2009 to November 2012. Burghart's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management from Palm Beach Atlantic University and attendance at Loretto Heights College and University.