Karen D. Groppe
About Karen D. Groppe
Karen D. Groppe is the Senior Director of Strategic Communications at HIMSS, with extensive experience in marketing and communications roles across various organizations.
Company
Karen D. Groppe is currently employed at HIMSS as the Senior Director of Strategic Communications. She has been with the organization since 2014, contributing her extensive experience in communications and public relations from Bethesda, Maryland.
Title
As the Senior Director of Strategic Communications at HIMSS, Karen D. Groppe oversees the strategic direction of the organization's communication efforts. Her role involves leading various business units to enhance strategic messaging, managing a global public relations firm, and conducting executive media training.
Education and Expertise
Karen D. Groppe attended Loyola University Maryland, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from 1989 to 1993. Her expertise includes a strong ability to type over 100 words per minute, which aids in crafting effective public comments and scripts. Additionally, she has extensive experience in media relations, having participated in more than 45 press interviews within a 48-hour period across multiple platforms.
Career Background
Before her current role at HIMSS, Karen D. Groppe served as Chief Executive Officer at Kadie Solutions from 2014 to 2017 in Rockville, MD. Prior to that, she was a Principal Consultant at NTT Data from 2011 to 2013 in Washington, DC. Her career also includes positions such as Director of Marketing & Communications at NEBB (2008-2011), Marketing Manager at Hess Construction + Engineering Services (2007-2008), Marketing & Training Coordinator at Boland (2002-2007), and Marketing Coordinator at BDO (1998-2001).
Professional Achievements
Karen D. Groppe has a notable track record in strategic communications. She successfully managed to coordinate 200 reporters for a keynote presentation, ensuring timely attendance and media coverage. Additionally, she has experience in high-level public engagement coordination, including canceling a public engagement for a former leader of the free world.