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
About Karyn Young
Who am I? I thrive off creating connections, from research to design and from personal to…
Experience
Director of Development, Socials
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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