Karen Gathercole

Head of Human Resources

SatCom Direct

Karen has an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Florida Institute of Technology, a B.A. from the University of Oregon, and 18 years management experience in Human Resources. She has been certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since 2008, a Certified HealthCare Reform Specialist (CHRS) since 2013, and recently became a SHRM Certified Professional (SHRMCP). Currently, Karen is the Head of Human Resources for SatCom Direct, the leading provider of global communications services, support and technology for business and general aviation. In a volunteer capacity, Karen is the President of the South Brevard Society for Human Resource Management. Prior to these roles, Karen was theAssociate Vice President of Human Resources for Florida Institute of Technology, one of the premier private research institutes in the nation, and was the Chair of the Human Resources Advisory Council for ICUBA- Independent College and University Benefits Association- a MEWA headquartered in Orlando, FL. In her spare time, she is an avid runner, Adjunct Faculty teaching management courses, married to her high school sweetheart and raising two girls, age 9 and 14. Her generalist background combined with her Certified Healthcare Reform Specialist designation has led her to be one of the premier mentors in healthcare reform in her industry.

Speaker Questionnaire

What are your top priorities for employee health and well-being in 2022?

What are the most innovative programs that you will focus on in 2022 and 2023?

Looking at our three moonshots surrounding costs, culture, and care, which do you align with the most? What are you doing in this area?

If you could automatically receive a 25% reduction in costs in three areas/programs, what would your dream list be?

Is there an area where you were able to either create savings or stop costs from rising?

Are you doing anything to reimagine corporate culture and wellbeing?

If there were two physical solutions that could be turned into virtual or remote care instead, what would those be?

If you look at our 3 Moonshots - Costs, Culture, and Care; In one sentence, tell us what would be something positive for us to take from 2020 and bring into this new year?

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1 Conference. 3 Moonshots.

Remember the mission to reach the moon? In 1962, President JFK set forth a vision. He initiated a movement that outlived him! Even in his death, the mission was accomplished seven years after his famous speech. Now we’re on a five-year mission, and it's not about us. This is a mission for you – the individual, the stakeholder, the employer healthcare and benefits professional. Join the mission to reduce costs, reimagine culture, and reinvent care.