Karen Irish, M.Ed.
About Karen Irish, M.Ed.
Karen Irish, M.Ed., is a Listing Coordinator at Trelora Real Estate in Denver, Colorado, with a diverse background in government relations and real estate. She previously held various roles, including Associate Director at the U.S. Olympic Committee and Director of Government Relations at Out & Equal.
Current Role at Trelora Real Estate
Karen Irish serves as a Listing Coordinator at Trelora Real Estate since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing property listings and ensuring effective communication between clients and the real estate team. Her position is based in Denver, Colorado, where she applies her extensive background in real estate and government relations to support the company's operations.
Previous Experience at the U.S. Olympic Committee
Karen Irish worked at the U.S. Olympic Committee in various capacities from 2006 to 2017. She held the position of Manager, Government Relations for four years, followed by Associate Director, Government Relations for seven years. During her tenure, she focused on legislative advocacy and diversity initiatives, contributing to the organization's government relations strategies in the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Educational Background
Karen Irish earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 1985 to 1989. She later pursued a Master of Education in Sports Management at Springfield College, completing her studies from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, she was a candidate for a Master of Science in Real Estate at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2021.
Diverse Career in Government and Real Estate
Throughout her career, Karen Irish has held various roles that bridge government relations and real estate. She served as Director of Government Relations at Out & Equal and as a District Representative for the California State Senate. Her experience also includes working as a Licensed Financial Advisor at Raymond James Financial, Inc. and as a Community Association Manager at Hammersmith. This diverse background informs her current focus on real estate investing.
Interests in Land Use Policy
Karen Irish has a strong interest in influencing land use policy, particularly in sustainable agriculture practices such as organic and regenerative farming. She aims to integrate her knowledge of real estate with her advocacy for environmental stewardship, focusing on the development of sustainable practices within the industry.