New Beginnings
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In this episode of the Faces of Leadership podcast, host Michael Warren interviews retired U.S. Navy commander and Amazon Web Services executive, Karen Brasch. They discuss her 20-year career as a Naval aviator, the impact of her father's encouragement, and her transition into the tech industry. Karen shares insights on leadership, the importance of belief and commitment, and the value of volunteering. The episode offers powerful lessons on pushing boundaries, embracing change, and the significance of teaching moments both in leadership and parenting.
Episode Guest
Commander (Ret) Karen Fine Brasch is a US Navy veteran and served for over 20 years as a Naval Aviator flying helicopter Search and Rescue, Combat Search and Rescue and Anti-Submarine warfare training missions. She is currently the Head of Business Strategy and Operations for Amazon Web Services Field Experiences, which focuses on integrating generative AI into Sales Ops tools. Prior to AWS, she led cybersecurity programs at Qualcomm Inc. for nine years, and then joined Intuit, Inc. as a Principal Technical Program Manager. She was the co-creator and global leader for the Intuit Military and Veteran Initiatives where her team focused on creating jobs and financial empowerment for veterans and military families.
