Karen Barrera-Leon
Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility @ArcBest
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility @ArcBest
Fort Smith, AR, US
Currently leading the advancement of the social pillar of ArcBest’s ESG strategy, aligning employee engagement, philanthropy, and belonging initiatives with business priorities- Founded and launched six Employee Network Groups, now comprising employees, hosting over 100 events and meetings annually to foster inclusion, engagement, and professional collaboration- Manage annual philanthropic budget, implementing a philanthropy framework across three pillars: Community, Education, and People- Measure and report philanthropic impact, tracking contributions across organizations, states, and initiatives to drive transparency and strategic alignment- Oversee ESG-related reporting and governance on human rights, belonging, community engagement, and non-financial performance indicators- Collaborate cross-functionally with People and Culture, CX, Field Operations, and Executive Leadership to embed social responsibility and purpose into business operations
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas
Master of Science - MS, Operations Management
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Bachelor's Degree, Finance
SKILLS
ABOUT KAREN BARRERA-LEON
Enterprise CSR & Community Impact leader contributing to a nationally recognized ESG program by driving strategic philanthropy and employee engagement across a organization.I am passionate about building internal and external social programs that move beyond \'checking the box\' to create measurable, long-term value for organizations, employees, and communities.
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