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.
Letter from the Foundation Board President
If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. I am honored to be reporting to you as Board President of the Seattle Lighthouse for [...]
Spring 2012 Message from the President and CEO
If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. [powerpress] It’s hard to believe that so much of the year has already raced by — [...]
A Gift of a Lifetime
If you're a JAWS user, hit enter on the "Play" link below to access the audio for this article. [powerpress] Over the years, The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. has benefited [...]
