Karen Daniel
Karen is the Vice President of Programs at YSA (Youth Service America). Karen started at YSA 19 years ago as the Director of National Youth Service Day, YSA’s signature campaign. Since then, the annual event has grown into Global Youth Service Day, with youth in more than 100 countries planning and implementing projects to make communities safer, smarter, greener, and healthier. Karen oversees YSA’s program staff, composed of Partnerships, Education, and Grants teams, and guides program direction to ensure maximum impact toward YSA’s mission. Karen trains groups on topics including meaningful youth engagement, developing programs to scale, and leadership development through service.
