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.
High Tea Event Raised $10,000!
Barbara Ross and Mary Cabrian dressed in post-Edwardian attire. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. traveled back in time to the post-Edwardian era for a cup of afternoon tea. Lady Barbara Ross and [...]
Tenured Board Chair, Harry Egler, to Become Interim President and CEO at The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.; Kirk Adams to Succeed President and CEO at The American Foundation for the Blind
Kirk Adams, President and CEO Our President and CEO Kirk Adams announced today that he will succeed longtime President and CEO, Carl R. Augusto, who is retiring after 25 years of distinguished service [...]
Foundation Board Members Needed – Help Create Jobs!
For 97 years, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has provided jobs, independence, and empowerment for individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, and blind with other disabilities in our community. As a nonprofit social enterprise, our mission [...]
