Karen Chalmers

Karen Chalmers has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Their most recent position was as the Vice President of Marketing at interVal, starting in February 2023. Previously, they held various roles at TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, including Vice President, Senior Director of Brand and Engagement, and Director of Partnerships. At Big Blue Bubble, Karen served as the Marketing Director, overseeing 16 different brands and managing a team of marketing leads and designers. Before that, they worked as the Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Execulink Telecom, where they led profit-driven marketing strategies and increased brand awareness. Karen also has experience in account management, marketing, and design at 3rd Perspective - Strategic IT Consulting. Karen started their career at Premiere Post, working as a Colourist and Tape Operator. Throughout their career, Karen has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic planning skills, along with expertise in marketing, communications, and brand management.

Karen Chalmers has a diverse education background. In 1995, they obtained a diploma in Broadcasting, Film & Television from Fanshawe College, where they studied for two years. In 2001, they pursued a Graduate Certificate Program in Digital Media at George Brown College, which they completed in 2002. Later, in 2015, Karen attended the Schulich School of Business at York University, where they completed a Certificate Program in Sales Strategy for Non-Sales Managers. Additionally, in March 2022, they obtained a certification as a Dare to Lead Trained professional from Dare to Lead™ Trained institution.