Dr. Karen L. Semien-McBride has over 25 years of experience in the field of organizational leadership, business development, change management, strategic planning, public speaking, mentorship, marketing, social psychology, accounting, human resources, human equity, finance, executive coaching, compliance, entrepreneurship, consulting, business administration and higher education. 10 years of her career were spent as a C-level executive.

Dr. McBride is one of the most sought after executive trainers and business strategist for non-profit organizations and small businesses. In 2004, she founded the non-profit organization AORW (Association of Rejuvenating Women) now the CEO Institute, which supports coaching and mentoring individuals who want to advance their professional careers, businesses, and work-life balance.

She is currently teaching a 12-month Executive Coaching program for individuals that supports professional advancement and personal growth. Her goal is to produce emotionaly intelligent leaders, with growth mindsets that can support their organizations to sustainability and innovation all while having a healthy personal life balance.