Karen Cowe
Karen Cowe is an education executive with over 30 years of experience in sales, fundraising, marketing, program design, professional learning, business development, and operations. She is the founding CEO of Ten Strands, strengthening partnerships, strategies, and systems that promote environmental literacy to ensure all California TK–12 students thrive in sustainable, resilient schools and engage in meaningful environmental learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom. Previously, Karen served as President and CEO of Key Curriculum Press, a pioneering K–12 STEM publisher known for its innovative, award-winning educational content. Earlier in her career, she served as Managing Director of Burlington Books in Athens, Greece, where she played a pivotal role in developing English-language instructional materials tailored for Greek students. Karen chairs the boards of Cognia and Open Up Resources, serves on the board of Golestan School, and advises Seventh Generation Advisors. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in education from Saint John’s College, York, and an MBA from Saint Mary’s College, California.
Karen Cowe is an education executive with over 30 years of experience in sales, fundraising, marketing, program design, professional learning, business development, and operations. She is the founding CEO of Ten Strands, strengthening partnerships, strategies, and systems that promote environmental literacy to ensure all California TK–12 students thrive in sustainable, resilient schools and engage in meaningful environmental learning experiences, both in and beyond the classroom. Previously, Karen served as President and CEO of Key Curriculum Press, a pioneering K–12 STEM publisher known for its innovative, award-winning educational content. Earlier in her career, she served as Managing Director of Burlington Books in Athens, Greece, where she played a pivotal role in developing English-language instructional materials tailored for Greek students. Karen chairs the boards of Cognia and Open Up Resources, serves on the board of Golestan School, and advises Seventh Generation Advisors. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business with a minor in education from Saint John’s College, York, and an MBA from Saint Mary’s College, California.
