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Karen Johns
Equity Advocate - Fundraiser - Caribbean Connector
Karen Y. Johns is an experienced leader in innovative fundraising and diverse workforce pipeline development.1 She served as the National Director of External Affairs at A Better Chance from August 2021 to September 2022, a position she held for 1 year and 2 months.1
Currently, Johns is the Chief Executive Officer at Net Impact, a role she has held since January 2023.1 She is also the CEO of GOOD Institute, which she refers to as an exciting opportunity that allows her to engage on the national stage.2
Prior to her current roles, Johns has had a diverse career in nonprofit leadership and consulting:
- Founder and President of The Johns Consulting Group (2007-2022)
- Philanthropy Consultant for Caribbean Initiatives at Tides (2018-2019)
- Executive Director of Diversity Pipeline Alliance (2002-2007)
- Vice President of Alumni Affairs and Development at Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (1998-2003)
Johns holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Tufts University, where she also worked as an Associate Director of Admissions and later as an Associate Director of Development.1
