Karen Lee
Karen Lee’s notable career includes distinguished work in both the private and public sectors. Prior to joining Pioneer, Karen led Washington State’s Employment Security Department for six years. Cutting-edge programs that were developed during her tenure serve as a model for other states during our country’s deep financial crisis. Karen’s early career began in the military serving in Germany as a second lieutenant. She then moved into the private sector with management positions at Preston, Gates and Ellis and Puget Sound Energy, respectively.
In October of 2010 Pioneer Human Services, a Seattle-based nonprofit, selected Lee to serve as their new CEO. PHS provides a chance for changeto people overcoming the challenges of chemical dependency, mental health issues and/or criminal histories. PHS integrates housing, employment, training, reentry and treatment support services. The organization’s entrepreneurial activities – from manufacturing and warehousing to food services and distribution – provide 99% of Pioneer’s revenue. Lee is poised to lead Pioneer into its next chapter of growth. She is the first female and first African American to run what Fast Company magazine calls a [unique] national model of a “successful social enterprise.”
Lee serves as trustee of Western Washington University and was past president and trustee of the University of Washington Alumni Association. In 2004, Puget Sound Business Journal selected her as a 40 Under 40 honoree.
Lee holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Russian from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a law degree from the University of Washington and is a candidate for an MBA from the UW Foster School of Business.
When not wearing her professional attire, you can find Karen dressed in purple and supporting the Huskies or cheering at her teens’ soccer matches from the sidelines. She and her family live in Covington, Washington.
Pioneer Human Services Video Clip
Speakers from the Sustainable Business Network, E3 Bank, Imprint Investors, Greyston Bakery, FreshBox Catering at Lutheran Social Services, and others have been confirmed.
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