Karen Delozier
About Karen Delozier
Karen Delozier serves as the Vice President of Information Security Controls at Sallie Mae, where she has worked since 2006. She has a background in auditing and compliance, having previously held various positions at Sallie Mae, including Supervising Auditor and Director of Guarantor Relations.
Work at Sallie Mae
Karen Delozier has held multiple positions at Sallie Mae over the course of her career. She began her tenure as a Supervising Auditor from 1985 to 1991, where she contributed to the company's auditing processes. Following this role, she served as Director of Guarantor Relations from 1991 to 2000, overseeing relationships with guarantor entities. Delozier then transitioned to the role of Director of Originations Compliance from 2002 to 2006, focusing on compliance within the origination processes. Since 2006, she has been the Vice President of Information Security Controls, where she manages FISMA compliance efforts and leads an IT compliance team to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Karen Delozier earned her degree from the University of Kentucky, where she studied from 1978 to 1982. Her educational background has provided her with a foundation in information security and compliance, which she has applied throughout her career at Sallie Mae. Delozier's expertise includes managing compliance efforts related to federal regulations, particularly FISMA, and establishing teams focused on IT compliance.
Background
Karen Delozier's professional background includes extensive experience in the financial services sector, specifically in information security and compliance roles. Her career at Sallie Mae spans several decades, beginning in the mid-1980s. Delozier's progression through various leadership roles reflects her commitment to regulatory compliance and information security within the organization.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Sallie Mae, Karen Delozier has structured an IT compliance team to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. In her current role as Vice President of Information Security Controls, she manages FISMA compliance efforts, demonstrating her leadership in maintaining regulatory standards within the organization. Her contributions have been integral to the company's compliance framework.