Karen Perry

President, Event Journal, Inc.

Karen Perry, founder of Event Journal, Inc. has combined marketing expertise and innovative leadership skills to develop the Event Journal system – an interactive, paperless journal solution for the fundraising community. Ms. Perry’s experience includes positions at several of New York’s top ad agencies, providing strategic planning and account management to Fortune 500 companies. She has worked in the publishing and television industries and has spearheaded numerous multi-media and web development initiatives. Ms. Perry’s training in Social Work and professional positions she has held in the field give her an inside perspective to the needs and workings of not-for-profit organizations. For the past 25 years, she has been active in the community and has served on numerous committees and boards. Her strong background, together with her creativity and entrepreneurial drive, enabled her to create the Event Journal system and bring it to market as a revolutionary new concept for fundraising events. Ms. Perry received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University in Long Island, NY and her undergraduate degree in advertising from The Pennsylvania State University College of Communications.