Karen Bulthuis

Chief of Staff to the Chief Program Officer

As Senior Vice President, Training Operations, Karen manages Per Scholas’ training budget and program operations.

Prior to Per Scholas, Karen worked for a decade with NGOs in New York, Liberia and Washington DC on a range of economic development models including microfinance, sustainable investing and women’s economic empowerment. Karen holds an M.B.A. from The George Washington University and a B.A. in English and Philosophy from Calvin College. Karen hails from the Pacific Northwest and – after working in our Bronx office for five years – now works remotely from Seattle where she spends her time hiking with her dog and trying to keeping up with all the book clubs.

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Per Scholas Summer Break

To recognize the hard work and commitment of our full Per Scholas team, Per Scholas will be closed from June 30th through July 4, 2025. This break is designed for all staff and learners to recharge and enjoy time off this summer, doing things they love most with family and friends. Communications will be limited during this period.