Karyn Young

UX/UI and PMP Certified | Fostering partnerships for the American Heart Association

Role
Director of Development, Socials at American Heart Association
Location
Arlington, VA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Karyn Young

Who am I? I thrive off creating connections, from research to design and from personal to…

Experience

  1. Director of Development, Socials

    American Heart Association

    Nov 2024 — Present

    Our team is responsible for raising over $1.2M towards longer, healthier lives for everyone, everywhere. We do so through an annual fundraising campaign, the Heart of Greater Washington, where my role includes event execution and planning, budgeting, cross-department coordination, and stakeholder communication to execute three signature events including Heart Ball, golf tournament, and fashion show. Implemented data-driven planning to double the FMV of the Heart Ball silent auction YOY. Successfully ended FY2025 at 125% to goal through strategic auction enhancements and event optimization.

Education

  • University of Arkansas

    Bachelor's degree, Sociology

  • Richland Community College

    Associate’s Degree, Science

    2009 — 2011

  • The George Washington University

    UX/UI Design and Research , UX Research Fellow

  • University of Arkansas

    Bachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice and Corrections

    2011 — 2013

  • University of Arkansas

    Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology

    2011 — 2013

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