Chamber Ambassadors

Karen A. Young capitalizes on her more than 30 years of experience in human resources as she and her team utilize savvy strategy to develop solutions that produce real results. Karen believes that when the HR pieces fall into place, an organization begins to run like a well-oiled machine.

Karen inspires CEOs, CFOs, and other Accidental HR^® managers to fulfill the organization’s mission while strengthening their workforce. She is committed to going the extra mile for clients, helping them build an HR framework that results in improved workplace culture and lower HR costs.

Karen is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and author. Her latest book, Sought-After: How to Be Heard, Be Trusted, and Be Recognized for Your Expertise, provides a fail-safe formula for career success and social mobility, along with entertaining anecdotes about potentially career-ending moves that became a solid foundation for forward trajectory. Her book, Honest and Real: An Essential Guide for Drama-Free Human Resources, reimagines HR fundamentals in a post-pandemic world while offering advice on effective HR practices that will reduce the daily drama that business leaders experience.

Karen holds degrees from Lebanon Valley College and Saint Francis University, as well as certificates in Strategic HR Management from both The Wharton School of Business and Cornell University. Karen is professionally certified by the HR Certification Institute as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) as well as the Society for Human Resource Managers as a Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP.)

Karen resides in Harrisburg, PA, with her husband and retired racing greyhounds. She is an active member and leader in area business chambers and professional organizations.