Karen Fox is a Senior Leader in Human Resources with over 20 years of experience in leadership and people development. She has a passion for helping professionals find great opportunities and thrive at work. Karen has supported both the private and non-profit sectors in industries such as commercial real estate, finance, healthcare, and education. Currently, she serves as the SVP of Talent Attraction and Engagement at Berkadia, where she leads people-centered initiatives to foster a sense of belonging and purpose in the workplace.
Prior to her tenure at Berkadia, Karen dedicated 22 years to Vanguard, where she retired as Head of University Relations. In this role, she was pivotal in shaping Vanguard’s college recruitment programs, fostering relationships with academic institutions, and attracting top-tier talent to the organization.
In addition to her professional achievements, Karen is deeply committed to community engagement and talent development in the Greater Philadelphia region. She served as the Vice President of the Executive Board of Campus Philly for five years, an organization dedicated to attracting, engaging, and retaining diverse, emerging talent in the area. Through her work with Campus Philly, Karen has played a significant role in enhancing the region’s appeal to young professionals and supporting their career growth.
Karen also has over 10 years of experience teaching at Temple University, specifically in the Fox School of Business where she educated students on professional development strategies to advance their careers and optimize their professional brand; she also taught similar courses at Holy Family University and Drexel University.
Karen holds an M.S. in Human Resources Management and a B.A. in Psychology and Business from Holy Family University. She is an active member of the President’s Advisory Council and a former member of the School of Business Advisory Board and the Alumni Association Board at Holy Family University. Additionally, she serves as a board member for Temple University’s HRM Employer Advisory Board and a regional Philadelphia association called Talent Acquisition Leadership Alliance (TALA).
Karen’s dedication to excellence in HR and her passion for nurturing the next generation of talent have enabled her to make lasting impact on the organizations and communities she serves. In her free time, Karen enjoys spending time outdoors, running, and gardening. She is also a passionate animal advocate. Karen takes great pride in her family; her husband, Dennis, her daughter Abigail who is a preschool and special education teacher, and her son, Walter, an early-career professional exploring a variety of career paths.
