Karen Herson
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | The George Washington University, BA in Speech Communications, minor in Psychology |
| Occupation | Communications, Public Relations, Entrepreneur |
| Children | Sarah Vaughn |
Karen Herson
Karen Herson is a communications expert and serves as Founder and CEO of Concepts, Inc. (dba Concepts Communications), a certified disability-owned business enterprise (DOBE)[1] and woman-owned small business (WOSB)[2]. She was awarded[3] the FedFem Award in 2018[4] which focused on the contributions of women business owners and thought leaders whose work had an important impact on the government contracting community, market and economy.
Early Life and Education
Herson, whose parents were both in the entertainment industry, was born in New York, and grew up in Rumson, New Jersey. At the age of seven, Herson was diagnosed with dyslexia, later in her life she was diagnosed with Raynaud’s syndrome, and is a colon cancer survivor. Both of Herson’s parents were entrepreneurs and her mother inspired her throughout her childhood and early teens, and her father was a World War II veteran, which also inspired her work today. Herson attended The George Washington University, where she earned a B.A. in Speech Communications with a minor in Psychology. While attending The George Washington University, Herson worked on Capitol Hill and at a variety of public relations firms during her four years at the university.
Career
Commencing her career, Herson worked at Walcoff & Associates as a Communications Director, and worked for the U.S. Marshals Services Association as a consultant, both implementing and conceptualizing outreach campaigns in targeted communities. Herson also has international experience, having helped to implement USAID-funded small business development initiatives for clients in Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, as she has worked at Tri-World International and Allpoints International. At Tri-World International, she was a research analyst, and at Allpoints International she worked as a liaison of education and economics.
Herson is the Founder and CEO of Concepts Communications, a communication and public relations consulting firm located in Bethesda, Maryland. Herson’s firm works on veterans and disability issues, specifically related to employment and workforce diversity and inclusion. Herson has created various television public service announcements and other multimedia materials throughout her career, as she specializes in disability employment outreach initiatives. In addition, she manages several projects for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and other federal government agencies.
Other Activities
Herson is a supporter of wounded warrior initiatives and has been a volunteer with the American Red Cross at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where she sponsored a variety of events for military families. She is a member of the Forbes Business Council, was a founding member of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) Disability Advisory Roundtable and 2Gether-International’s Advisory Board. Herson is a board member of the National Council on Independent Living, the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, and the Metro DC Disability:IN. Herson has been appointed a Commissioner on behalf of the Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities.
Affiliations
- Advisory Board Member of the Metro DC Disability:IN[5]
- Advisory Board Member of National Council on Independent Living
- Advisory Board Member of the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
- Advisory Board Member of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance[6]
- Advisory Board of 2Gether-International[7]
- Montgomery County Commissioner on People with Disabilities[8]
- Member of Forbes Business Council[9]
- Member of Black Veterans Empowerment Council
- Volunteer of Red Cross at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Accomplishments
Herson has been featured and mentioned in over twelve magazines, videos, and interviews, since 2016.
2017: The 100 Entrepreneur Foundation had Karen talk about Concepts Inc.[10]
2019: Profiles in Success Magazine’s article titled The Accidental Entrepreneur[11]
2022: Forbes: Mental Health And The Workplace: Strategies For Small Businesses Going Forward[12]
2022: Washington Business Journal: Concepts was the #10 Largest PR Agency in the DC Metro Area[13]
2022: Forbes: Four Tips For Including Disability In Your Company's Diversity Goals[14]
2022: Concepts Joins Disability is Diversity Campaign[15]
2022: ExclusiveBiz: Concepts Communications, DOL Partner on PWD Employment Efforts; Karen Herson[16]
2022: Forbes: 14 Tips For Safely Reopening Your Company’s Office[17]
2023: Montgomery Municipal Cable: 1 in 5 people in the US has a Disability, Learn how to Include Them in Your Diverse Workforce[18]
2023: Bethesda Magazine: Blazing Trails[19]
2023: Forbes: Women’s History Month: Honoring Advancements In Entrepreneurship[20]
2023: Anthem Award: The Campaign for Disability Employment[21]
References
- ↑ Clem, Alex. "Homepage". Disability:IN. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "WOSB". WOSB.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Contractors, Michael Hackmer, CEO and Founding Partner, Government (2018-10-17). "LeadersNest Announces the 2018 FedFem Awards Winners". Government Contractors. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ Services, Global (2018-10-19). "FedFem Awards and the Rise of Woman-Owned Businesses". Global Services. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Advisory Board". Disability:IN DC Metro. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "2021 National Blue Hope Bash". impact.ccalliance.org. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "2Gether-International". www.2gether-international.org. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Commission on People with Disabilities Meeting Summary Minutes" (PDF). Commission on People with Disabilities Meeting Summary Minutes.
- ↑ "Karen Herson - Forbes Business Council". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Karen Herson at 100 Entrepreneurs Bethesda, June 14, retrieved 2023-06-09
- ↑ "Karen Herson: The Accidental Entrepreneur | Profiles in Success". www.profilesinsuccess.com. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Herson, Karen. "Council Post: Mental Health And The Workplace: Strategies For Small Businesses Going Forward". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Largest Public Relations Agencies in Greater D.C." www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Herson, Karen. "Council Post: Four Tips For Including Disability In Your Company's Diversity Goals". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Concepts Communications Joins the Disability is Diversity Campaign this March". PRWeb. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Concepts Communications, DOL Partner on PWD Employment Efforts; Karen Herson Quoted - ExecutiveBiz". executivebiz.com. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Panel®, Expert. "Council Post: 14 Tips For Safely Reopening Your Company's Office". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "1 in 5 people in the United States has a Disability, Learn how to Include Them in Your Diverse Workforce". Montgomery Municipal Cable Television MMC-TV. 2023-05-05. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Bethesda Magazine: May-June 2023 Digital Edition by MoCo360 - Issuu". issuu.com. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ Herson, Karen. "Council Post: Women's History Month: Honoring Advancements In Entrepreneurship". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
- ↑ "Entry". Anthem Awards. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
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