Karen Taylor
About Karen Taylor
Karen Taylor is a Health Coach specializing in diabetes prevention through lifestyle changes, currently working at Brook Health since 2019. She has a background in communications and human resources, with previous roles at Bechtel Corporation and Levi Strauss & Co.
Work at Brook Health
Karen Taylor has been working at Brook Health since 2019 as a Health Coach in the Diabetes Prevention Program. In this role, she specializes in guiding individuals towards making sustainable lifestyle changes in nutrition and physical activity. Her focus is on diabetes prevention, emphasizing the significance of food and fitness in managing health. She has contributed to the integration of HealthSlate's Diabetes Prevention Program into Brook Health's offerings, which was subsequently rebranded as 'Brook+'.
Education and Expertise
Karen Taylor earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her educational background supports her expertise in health coaching, particularly in the areas of nutrition and physical activity. She applies her knowledge to help individuals improve their overall well-being through lifestyle changes.
Background
Karen Taylor has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles related to communication and human resources. She spent 15 years at Bechtel Corporation from 1996 to 2011, where she held multiple positions, including Head of the Great Place to Work Initiative. She later served as the Director of Human Resources Communications at Levi Strauss & Co. from 2013 to 2017 in San Francisco. Additionally, she worked as a Lifestyle Coach at HealthSlate for one year before joining Brook Health.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen Taylor has made significant contributions to health coaching and diabetes prevention. She played a key role in the transition and integration of HealthSlate's Diabetes Prevention Program into Brook Health's portfolio. Her work emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes in managing health, particularly in the context of diabetes prevention.