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Prior to joining the State Fair of Texas in 2014, Karissa was senior manager of marketing and public relations for BeautiControl, a subsidiary of Tupperware Brands Corporation, and prior to that, she spent seven years at Highland Capital Management, L.P. managing marketing, public relations, and advertising initiatives. The spokesperson for the State Fair, Karissa oversees all media relations and outreach functions, including development, planning, and strategic oversight of all public relations efforts, and is involved in the organization’s educational and community initiatives, including oversight of the Big Tex Scholarship Program. Raised in Dallas, Karissa is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication – Broadcasting & Electronic Media. Karissa has worked for numerous broadcast outlets, including Fox Sports Net, ABC Sports, ESPN, and News 9 in Oklahoma City. She is passionate about giving back and actively participates in community projects and organizations.