Karen Killian

Senior Strategist

As LMD's Senior Strategist, Karen develops evidence-based brand and marketing strategies for key clients. She is passionate about helping clients answer their "why" to create fresh communications solutions that evoke emotion and inspire change. Since joining LMD in 2000, Karen has successfully positioned and promoted education, government, nonprofit, and private sector clients, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Coast Guard, the University of Maryland, Time-Life/StarVista Entertainment, Accounting Seed, and the Meyer Foundation in challenging business climates.

Karen graduated from the University of Maryland with a B.S. in advertising and a minor in computer science.

Recent Posts

Partner Up! The Power of Government Partnerships

What do American Airlines, NASCAR, and Kohler have in common? They all partner with the federal government to support missions that are bigger than their companies’ bottom lines. At their...

We the Customer: Why Federal Government CX is so Important and How to Make it Happen

Customer experience (CX) isn’t a new concept. Companies like Target, Zappos, Wegmans, and Trader Joe’s are known for putting customers at the center of their business models. Great CX is...

You’ve Come a Long Way, Lady! Inspiring Facts about Female Entrepreneurship

Just 32 years ago, a woman could not get a business loan without a male co-signer. If that makes you cringe, it should. Since the 1988 passing of the Women’s...

The 10 C’s: Interview Prep In 10 Steps

Do you have an interview coming up? LMD's President Karen has a handy list of criteria she shares with The Robert H. Smith School of Busines at The University of Maryland –and now she's sharing with you.

It’s All About the People, People

“Why are you leaving?” This is the classic question asked in an exit interview when someone leaves a company. Have you thought about asking your employees, “Why do you stay?”...

Recruiting Tip: Culture. Build it and they will come.

Company culture has always been used as a retention tool, but it should also be in your toolbox for attracting new employees. Your current employees are your not-so-secret sales force...