Karen Long
About Karen Long
Karen Long serves as the Human Relations Manager at Organic Valley, where she has been instrumental in supporting the company's mission to assist farmers and enhance employee engagement since 2004. With a background in education and previous experience at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA, she focuses on wellness, internal communication, and company culture.
Work at Organic Valley
Karen Long has served as the Human Relations Manager at Organic Valley since 2004. During her tenure, she has been instrumental in supporting the company's mission to assist farmers in sustaining their livelihoods while delivering organic products. She joined Organic Valley when the company had approximately 300 employees and has contributed to its growth to around 950 employees. Her role focuses on enhancing employee engagement through various initiatives, including wellness programs, internal communication, company culture, and events.
Education and Expertise
Karen Long studied Elementary Education and Teaching at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse from 1981 to 1984. Additionally, she attended Western Technical College, where she focused on Early Childhood Education and Teaching with an emphasis on Business/Technical Communication, completing her studies there from 1982 to 1984. This educational background has equipped her with skills relevant to her role in human relations and employee engagement.
Background
Before joining Organic Valley, Karen Long worked at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA as the Family and Children's Services Director from 1990 to 1999. This role provided her with experience in managing programs and services aimed at supporting families and children, which complements her current focus on employee engagement and wellness at Organic Valley.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Organic Valley, Karen Long has played a key role in enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. Her initiatives in wellness, internal communication, and events have contributed to the overall growth and development of the company as it expanded from 300 to approximately 950 employees.