Karen Gifford

Karen Gifford is a seasoned HR professional with a wealth of experience in Executive Coaching, Leadership Development, Training and Development, Employment Branding, Benefits Design, Compensation, Employee Relations, Organizational Development, Mergers and Acquisitions, Immigration, and International Employment Law.

She holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources from National University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from San Diego State University. Karen additionally has a Yoga Teacher Certification from the Center for Yoga, showcasing her diverse interests and skills.

Karen Gifford has held prominent positions in various organizations, including her current role as Chief People Officer at Califia Farms. She has also served as Vice President of People at Virgin Galactic, Director of Human Resources at Riot Games, Space Exploration Technologies, and Electronic Arts, HR Director at Virgin, and Human Resources Manager at DreamWorks Animation.