Karen founded High-Proof Creative, an award-winning branding and marketing agency for the craft beverage industry in 2018.
She is author of “High-Proof PDX: A Spirited Guide to Portland’s Craft Distilling Scene” and has been a food and drink writer, and worked at marketing agencies for nearly 10 years prior to launching High-Proof Creative. Karen has been published by GQ magazine, Bon Appétit, Sip Northwest, and more.
Karen also built a software called Small-Batch Maps, which helps consumers locate products out in the world via a brand's website.
Karen is currently CMO and managing partner of Dappled Tonic Water, in addition to founder and owner of High-Proof Creative.More...