Karen Delgado brings authenticity, warmth, and powerful storytelling to every stage she steps on. Drawing from her personal journey of perseverance and transformation, Karen inspires audiences to embrace resilience, believe in their potential, and lead with purpose. Her message resonates deeply with women, professionals, and community members striving to overcome barriers and create lasting change in their lives.
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Whether speaking at live events, conferences, podcasts, or interviews, Karen connects with audiences through her genuine energy, practical insights, and unwavering belief in human potential. Her sessions leave listeners motivated, empowered, and ready to take the next step toward their goals.
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Karen's experience includes conference presentations, panel discussions, podcast interviews, and media features centered on resilience, empowerment, financial wellness, and equity.
Presentations
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Empowering Vulnerable Populations Through Credit Building — 11th Annual Credit Building Symposium: Connecting Communities Through Credit, 2024
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Revamp My Role: DEI in the Workplace — Center for Employment Opportunities, 2023
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Budgeting 101: Tailoring and Implementing a Budget — Financial Empowerment Center (2019–2021) & Center for Employment Opportunities (2023)
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Money, Emotion & Management: How Emotions Are Tied to Spending Habits — Financial Empowerment Center, 2021
Community Engagements & Media Features
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Featured on Spectrum News for the Driven2Success program, 2024
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Guest on Money Talks That Matter: Domestic Violence podcast, Consumer Credit Counseling of Rochester, 2021
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Panelist, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week – Financial Abuse for Vulnerable Populations, 2020
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Panelist, Domestic Violence Hurts Everyone community forum, 2020
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Panelist, Community Domestic Violence Roundtable, 2020
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Featured in Stories of Wellness by the Mental Health Association of Rochester, 2017
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Featured in NAMI Roc Campaign – Democrat & Chronicle
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Volunteer Administrative Assistant, Brother’s Keeper Self Defense, 2019–2021