As a Vice President of Development & Construction, Karen oversees the planning and execution of data center projects in her portfolio. She brings almost two decades of multidisciplinary expertise, 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. Prior to joining PowerHouse, Karen served as director of design for Digital Realty Trust, where she was responsible for the quality of the organization’s designs and processes.