Jennifer Karr-Lee

Jennifer Karr-Lee has 20 years of experience in frontline and corporate leadership and program strategy, leading diverse teams focused on employee and customer experience and engagement. With an educational background in psychology, Jen is passionate about strengthening and innovating the employee experience wherever she works, believing deeply that engaged employees are the best asset a company can have.

Originally from the East Coast, Jen relocated to the Seattle area in 2003 after completing her MA in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University and joined REI as a seasonal stocker in the Seattle Flagship store. Over the following 15 years, she grew her career at REI through all levels of retail management and spent six years on REI’s corporate team leading company-wide employee engagement programs.

Outside of work, Jen is a mom, Seattle Public School volunteer, and avid outdoorswoman who enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, trapezing, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

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  • Lighthouse staff and band members of Plane Jane in a group photo

    Shuck it! We raised over $10,000 at the first ever Lighthouse Oyster Roast!

    February 7th, 2018

    The Summerville, South Carolina location of The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. held its first major fundraiser on Friday, January 26th at the Summerville Country Club and it was a HUGE success! […]

  • Lighthouse employee Kelsey Wedemeyer

    Finding Life at the Lighthouse

    November 7th, 2017

    Kelsey Wedemeyer is a 25-year-old woman who works as a Production worker in Seattle and credits The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for helping her to live a fuller life.

  • Lighthouse Volunteer

    A Life of Service

    September 25th, 2017

    Meet Tryphena Supan, one of our most passionate and committed volunteers at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.