Karen Kramer Horning

Karen Kramer Horning, PhD, serves as the Executive Director of Human Resources at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since September 2017, where responsibilities include developing and implementing people strategies aligned with organizational goals, managing skills development, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Prior experience includes founding NextLevel Human Resources Consulting, serving as Director of Human Resources, and providing tailored HR solutions for high-tech, biotech, and finance sectors. Additional roles include faculty positions at UC San Diego's Rady School of Management and UC San Diego Extension, along with teaching Human Resources Management at MiraCosta College. Educational qualifications comprise a PhD in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego, an MBA in Business Management from San Diego State University, and a BA in Sociology from UC San Diego, complemented by a Specialized Certificate in Online Teaching.