Karen Ko

Karen Ko is the Managing Director at WEST, where she collaborates with organizations to establish impactful mentorship programs geared towards empowering women and nonbinary individuals in the tech industry. With 13 years of experience in tech, Karen is dedicated to addressing gender disparities and cultivating a more inclusive environment. She has spearheaded the WEST program, assisting over 450 individuals in areas such as transition to managerial roles, navigating workplace challenges, and returning from parental leave. Karen is adept at leveraging social media, email marketing, and networking to advance the program's objectives, foster community growth, and engage potential partners and sponsors. Committed to extending the program's influence, she consistently seeks innovative strategies to support and elevate the upcoming generation of female leaders in the tech sector.