Karen VanHouten is an accomplished professional with expertise in user experience and product strategy. As the UX Practice Lead at TMG, Karen has focused on enhancing user engagement and design methodologies. Through self-employment, Karen has served as a speaker and workshop facilitator, sharing industry insights. Previous roles include Senior Director of Product Strategy & Delivery and Director of Product Strategy at InfoBeans, as well as Principal Consultant and Strategic Lead at Open Systems Technologies, Inc. Additionally, Karen has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor at California College of the Arts. Karen holds a BA and MA in English from Calvin University and Purdue University Northwest, respectively.