ALL ABOUT KAREN
Karen E. Burks, M.A., CFEI began her career in the financial institution industry in 2007, at a community bank in Hammond, Louisiana.
In 2009, she joined the credit union movement, where she served in career roles as a Loan Officer, Collector, Business Development Officer and Branch Manager. While working the financial institution industry, Karen noticed a barrier surrounding basic money management principles, which initiated the launch of her business.
Karen serves as the Founder & CEO for Burks Management Firm, where she aids her clients with tools to successfully meet their financial recovery through financial education and small business consulting.
“My community service initiatives are near and dear to my heart. It is a passion to empower high school students on the importance of financial education and workforce development skills along with assisting them to establish savings accounts.”
achievements and accomplishments
Associate’s of Applied Science in Business Technology from Baton Rouge Community College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Bachelor’s of Arts in Business Administration in Management from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana
Master of Arts in Management from the University of Redlands in Redlands, California
Certification in Personal Finance from Teachers College Columbia University New York, NY
Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) from National Financial Educators Council.
Member of Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals, Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans Young Professionals Board Vice Chair (2018-2019), National Black MBA Association, SCORE New Orleans Vice Chair (2018-2019) Delta Executive Academy Leadership Institute Fellow (2019-2020) Power Coalition Louisiana She Leads Fellow (2018-2019), and United Christian Faith Ministries member.