Karen Wickre

Communicator and connector. Grounded in tech, applied in life.

Karen Wickre is a veteran editor, curator, and content strategist with over three decades of experience in Silicon Valley’s tech industry.

Based in San Francisco, Karen has held pivotal roles at major companies like Google and Twitter, where she contributed to corporate social media strategy, change management, and company culture during critical growth periods.

Her career began in the 1980s as a writer and editor for computer magazines, riding the wave of the personal computing boom.

Driven by a passion for clear communication and meaningful connections, Karen authored "Taking the Work Out of Networking," a guide that offers practical advice on maintaining professional relationships without feeling overwhelmed.
After leaving her full-time position at Twitter, Karen built a successful consulting business, providing editorial and strategic communication services to diverse clients.

Karen’s approach to networking is unique—she sees it as a lifelong cultivation process, similar to gardening, where relationships are nurtured over time.

Today, she continues to share her expertise through speaking engagements, workshops, and her consulting work, making a lasting impact on how professionals connect and communicate in an increasingly digital world

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