Karen Reynolds

About Karen Reynolds

I’m an Executive Assistant with over 25 years of experience supporting senior leaders across corporate and nonprofit settings. Earlier in my career, I built a strong foundation in administrative excellence at Microsoft, and I now bring that same discipline and adaptability to my work in philanthropy.As Executive Assistant to the President at a private foundation, I provide strategic and operational support across priorities ranging from events and projects to advisory panels and cross-team coordination. I take pride in keeping complex workstreams running smoothly and ensuring leaders have the clarity and support they need to focus on what matters most.Known for staying calm under pressure and anticipating needs before they arise, I value trust, context, and thoughtful partnership. I’m grateful to contribute to purpose-driven work and to play a meaningful role in helping leaders and teams achieve lasting impact.

Experience

1. Executive Assistant to the President, United States Program

   Gates Foundation

   Aug 2006 — Present

   Provide administrative, operational and analytical support to US Program President and President’s office ensuring day to day operations are optimized. Includes calendar management, preparing and disseminating information and materials, managing flow of information for president and broader team, developing workflow efficiencies, research and analysis, drafting correspondence, managing an organized system of tracking/monitoring President\'s tasks and projects to completion. Manage logistical support for U.S. Advisory Panel and other executive level convenings. Serve as a critical information source for and on behalf of the broader US program team. Lead and advocate for US support staff team through sharing of best practices, group problem solving and team building activities.

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Sharepoint
• Training
• Volunteer Management
• Policy
• Research
• Public Relations
• Visio
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Adobe Acrobat
• Nonprofits
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Project Management
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Project Planning
• Calendaring
• Strategic Communications
• Social Networking
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Access
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Strategic Planning
• Philanthropy
• Program Management
• Analysis
• Non-Profits