Karen Saez
About Karen Saez
Karen Saez serves as the Global Impact Strategy and Asia Pacific Community Manager for the Global Shapers Community, where she advocates for multi-stakeholder cooperation and community engagement. She has a diverse educational background and extensive experience in international development, project management, and multimedia communication.
Current Role at Global Shapers Community
Karen Saez serves as the Global Impact Strategy and Asia Pacific Community Manager for the Global Shapers Community. In this role, she leads community engagement initiatives specifically tailored for the Asia Pacific region. She advocates for multi-stakeholder cooperation to drive change and utilizes multimedia strategies to shift mindsets. Since 2021, she has been instrumental in developing a year-long impact-focused online curriculum for the community.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Karen Saez has held multiple positions at the World Economic Forum. She worked as a Community Specialist for the Asia Pacific region and served as the Equity and Inclusion Lead for the Global Shapers Community from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Project Specialist in Operations and Analytics from 2017 to 2018 and in Digital Engagement and Partnerships from 2019 to 2020. Her experiences at the Forum have contributed to her expertise in project and community management.
Educational Background
Karen Saez completed her Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Utrecht from 2008 to 2011, focusing on social sciences and media. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Development Studies from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she participated in an exchange semester at the University of Toronto in 2010, studying anthropology, sociology, and film. She also obtained a French Scientific Baccalaureate with an International option from International Lycee Ferney from 2006 to 2008.
Experience in International Organizations
In addition to her roles at the World Economic Forum, Karen Saez has experience working with the International Labour Organization as a Social Dialogue Stand Assistant for ILO Conferences in 2013. She also interned at ICTSD International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development in 2012, contributing to the publication Bridges Africa. Her early career included a communications internship at Newton Circus in 2014 and a position as Communications Manager at Gentle Gourmet from 2015 to 2016.
Specializations and Focus Areas
Karen Saez specializes in project and community management with a strong focus on international development, environmental issues, and social justice. Her work emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders to foster impactful change. She has developed educational programs and strategies aimed at enhancing community engagement and addressing global challenges.