I am excited to share the launch of my new venture as an Executive Coach and Founder of Connections Focused Consulting. I am dedicated to empowering leaders, particularly women leaders in male dominated fields, guiding leaders through navigating major transitions, and supporting intentional process and cultural transformations within their organizations.My clients come from the broad background & network I have established the last 10 years as an experienced leader including clients from Boeing, Ford, and other international enterprises.With over countless hours of coaching and facilitating lean problem-solving and team engagement sessions, I bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record in change management. My extensive background includes leadership roles in engineering, business operations, program management, quality HR, and managing large-scale operations with over 100 direct reports. This diverse expertise enables me to provide valuable insights and tailored strategies that resonate with high-level executives.My mission as an Executive Coach is to empower leaders to achieve their full potential, guiding them through transitions with confidence and clarity. Discover more about how I can support your leadership journey at ExecCoachKari.com.

I am honored to join the Executive Board of Seattle Seafair, a beloved tradition that brings our community together in celebration. In my first year on the board I actively contributed to a small committee focused on expanding Seafair's marketing efforts. This includes enhancing our social media presence and strengthening local connections within Seattle. I was also dedicated to the small team in charge of searching for our new CEO of Seafair ensuring that we continue to uphold the values and excitement that make Seafair such a special event for our city.Currently, in my 2nd year on the board, I am the Executive Leader for the Volunteer Committee with the goal of ensuring our many volunteers feel heard & connected to the board and that we are executing on strategies to increase engagement in future generations.I am excited to be part of this incredible team and look forward to contributing to Seafair's continued success and growth.

As the Director of Business Operations & Partnerships at Expedia Group, I bring an industrial engineering mindset to streamline processes, drive efficiency, and scale operations with precision. My experience in process improvement allows me to lead teams that focus on operational excellence, ensuring that our marketing initiatives run smoothly across multiple channels.Over the last year and a half, I've spearheaded efforts to operationalize key partnerships with industry leaders like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. By developing a new joint business plan process, I've enabled us to manage hundreds of projects seamlessly across the enterprise. This initiative has strengthened our ability to leverage these partnerships, aligning technical capabilities with strategic goals to unlock value at scale.

As a People Operations Leader at Expedia Group, I applied my expertise in operational excellence, problem-solving, and process improvement to transform the HR enterprise. Leveraging my industrial engineering background, I led initiatives to optimize HR processes and enhance organizational efficiency at scale.I managed complex business operations across multiple HR functions, overseeing a wide range of skills codes and ensuring seamless integration of HR information systems. This involved leading special projects focused on data analytics and leveraging insights to inform strategic decision-making. My work in aligning HR operations with business needs included the implementation of streamlined workflows that improved employee lifecycle management, from recruitment to retention.Additionally, I spearheaded cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing HR data accuracy and accessibility, which enabled better forecasting, resource planning, and talent development. By driving process improvements and fostering collaboration across departments, I helped the HR team become a proactive partner in the company’s growth and success.