Karen Harvell Email & Phone Number

Oversees the Georgia Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) Initiative including both current and future project sites. Responsible for ensuring that the program's goals and objectives are met through planning and coordination with partners. Works closely with the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, local colleges and universities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations to provide programs and services to adults 60+ that help them age successfully in their homes.

Responsible for fundraising and developing awareness of the agency through print materials and personal contacts.•Built relationships with potential donor sources to include individuals, service groups and businesses and Chamber’s of Commerce members •Provided oversight to volunteer programs to include “Meals on Wheels” program that served over 90 meals daily•Established relationships with Atlanta Regional Commission to generate funding to enhance programs •Analyzed… Show more Responsible for fundraising and developing awareness of the agency through print materials and personal contacts.•Built relationships with potential donor sources to include individuals, service groups and businesses and Chamber’s of Commerce members •Provided oversight to volunteer programs to include “Meals on Wheels” program that served over 90 meals daily•Established relationships with Atlanta Regional Commission to generate funding to enhance programs •Analyzed and recommended changes, additions and deletions to existing marketing displays and print material for the agency•Represented agency at marketing events Show less

Acted as expert for the City with 200,000 residents regarding all older adult activities and services to include the management of a community center open 72 hours per week and programs outsourced to multiple community sites.•Administered I&Rl, educational and recreation programs for older adults with over 25,000 service contacts registered quarterly•Supervised staff, instructors, volunteers and interns •Administered Therapeutics Recreation Program•Managed budgets exceeding… Show more Acted as expert for the City with 200,000 residents regarding all older adult activities and services to include the management of a community center open 72 hours per week and programs outsourced to multiple community sites.•Administered I&Rl, educational and recreation programs for older adults with over 25,000 service contacts registered quarterly•Supervised staff, instructors, volunteers and interns •Administered Therapeutics Recreation Program•Managed budgets exceeding $600,000•Collaborated with community colleges, hospitals and schools•Developed a computer learning center, a web based program to engage “baby boomers” in pre and post retirement, intergenerational programs and teleconferencing programs for the homebound senior or caregiver•Planned city-wide seasonal special events•Awarded County grants exceeding $130,000, hospital foundation grants exceeding $50,000, Community Development Block Grants exceeding $150,000 Show less

B.S., Leisure Services

Certification, Exercise Science

Intership in Cardiac Rehab facility Scripps Hospital