Karina Jacobs
People-oriented leader with product creation and information management background
About Me
Hi! I'm Karina. At four years old I sat at my father's New computer and wanted to know everything about it. At 12, I taught myself how to code websites using online tutorials. At 18 I pursued a degree in English, minors in Art and Japanese, because I love writing and communication. At 19 I became the front end developer/code editor for my university. At 23 I started working for a military contractor as a technical writer and acquired several certificates for various technical skills and languages.
At 24, I became a Mother, and life as I knew it changed. I truly adventured into the world of people development, both through raising small humans and also through co-founding and managing businesses centered around people and process improvement. This adventure continued in grad school for Science and Technology Policy, and through life as a mother of four children.
I focus on the projects and work at hand, but remember collaborative effort as first and foremost. My leadership style is best described as an encouraging coach who sets the example, and works diligently behind the scenes to ensure my team has the tools and resources they need to be successful.
When I'm not being a mother or working, I enjoy reading fiction, dancing in my kitchen, being outside enjoying nature whenever possible, and "editing" clothes.
I look forward to working with you and hope to meet you soon.
