Karen Constine

Karen Constine works with Allison Sampson Management Consultants to provide public affairs and management consulting. Karen's leadership credentials include serving as Interim General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs; Senior Policy Analyst of Arts and Culture to Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa; a statewide gubernatorial appointment as the Director of the California Film Commission; Chief of Staff to Los Angeles City Councilmember Laura Chick; as well as a Public Affairs Manager-Corporate Contributions position for a major California utility holding company. Karen maintains close ties and works collaboratively with elected officials, business, nonprofit and community organizations to bring about positive change and partnership opportunities. As a senior partner with ASMC, she provides project management, organizational development, government and community relations and strategic planning and program development support.

In addition to her work with ASMC, Karen has her own consulting practice focusing on cultural development, capacity building, civic engagement, communications, fundraising and strategic planning. Karen is also the Consulting C.O.O. for FYAworld and ForYourArt founded by Bettina Korek. A native of Los Angeles, Karen earned a BA in Communication Studies from UC Santa Barbara.

Email: karenconstine@yahoo.com