Karen oversees the planning and execution large scale data center projects for the firms PowerHouse Data Center platform.

Karen brings almost two decades of design, sustainability, and project management experience in the mission-critical sector, having successfully managed complex sustainable data center design and engineering projects, including campus developments, hyperscale built-to-suits, and major infrastructure renovations. As a sustainability SME, Karen was recently honored by the Green Building Initiative (GBI) as its 2024 Member of the Year for her exceptional dedication to improving the built environment.

Before joining AREP, Karen served as director of design for Digital Realty Trust, where she was responsible for the quality of the organization’s designs and processes. Prior to this, Karen held project management positions for DPR Construction, Iconicx Critical Solutions, and Brothers Concrete. Karen actively contributes to the data center industry as the president of the local 7x24 DC Chapter, with board and committee positions for GBI, the Data Center Coalition, and the Nomad Futurist Foundation. She supports and champions nonprofits aiming to increase STEM participation among local youth.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Government and a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Virginia Tech, along with a LEED AP designation and several industry certifications from CNet Training/Uptime Institute and Data Center Dynamics.