Karen Li
About Karen Li
Karen Li serves as a First-Year Counselor at Yale University, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in policy advocacy, nonprofit management, and diversity initiatives, having held various internships and roles at organizations such as NBCUniversal and OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates.
Current Role at Yale University
Karen Li serves as a First-Year Counselor at Yale University, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she provides guidance and support to incoming students, helping them navigate their first year of college. Her experience at Yale allows her to draw on her own academic journey and provide valuable insights to new students.
Previous Experience at Yale Asian American Cultural Center
Prior to her current role, Karen Li worked at the Yale Asian American Cultural Center as a Staff Member from 2021 to 2022. During her eight-month tenure, she contributed to initiatives that supported Asian American students and fostered cultural awareness within the university community.
Educational Background and Studies
Karen Li studied at Yale University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Ethnicity, Race, and Migration from 2018 to 2023. Her academic focus reflects her commitment to understanding complex social issues, particularly those related to race and identity. Additionally, she participated in an Intensive Chinese Language program at Capital Normal University in 2019.
Internship Experience in Diversity and Inclusion
In 2022, Karen Li completed an internship at NBCUniversal as a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Intern for two months. This experience allowed her to engage with DEI initiatives within a major media organization. She also held various internships in 2021, including a Policy Intern position at OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates and a Nonprofit Management Intern role at Leila Day Nurseries Inc.
Commitment to Social Impact and Advocacy
Karen Li actively seeks post-graduate opportunities in consulting, diversity, equity, and inclusion work, as well as corporate social responsibility. She has a deep interest in social impact consulting and aims to catalyze systemic changes. Her passion extends to political issues, DEIA initiatives, and increasing Asian American representation in the media.