Karen Watts
About Karen Watts
Karen Watts is the Director of Communications, U.S. Services at Maximus, with extensive experience in strategic communications and content development.
Current Position at Maximus
Karen Watts is currently the Director of Communications, U.S. Services at Maximus in New York, New York. She has held this position since 2021, providing leadership in the development and execution of strategic communications plans. Her role involves collaborating with executive leadership and client stakeholders to support programmatic initiatives, as well as driving the creation of consumer-facing content.
Previous Role at Mental Health Service Corps
Karen Watts served as a Communications Strategy Advisor at the Mental Health Service Corps from 2018 to 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. During her two-year tenure, she was responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies to enhance the organization's outreach and impact in the mental health sector.
Experience at The Council of State Governments Justice Center
From 2012 to 2018, Karen Watts worked with The Council of State Governments Justice Center in New York, NY. She initially served as the Deputy Director of Communications before advancing to the role of Director of Communications. Over her six-year period at the organization, she focused on leading communication efforts to support justice-related initiatives.
Position at City of Providence
Between 2009 and 2011, Karen Watts worked as the Director of Communications for the City of Providence in Rhode Island. For two years, she was in charge of managing the city's communication strategies and public relations efforts.
Educational Background
Karen Watts pursued her higher education at Brown University, where she studied English and American Literature and History. She achieved a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree, laying a strong foundation for her career in communications.