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Karen Cairney

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Senior Associate at Davis Pier Consulting
📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Karen Cairney is a strategic leader and Senior Associate at Davis Pier Consulting, specializing in strategy, change management, and community engagement. A graduate of the University of Calgarys Bachelor of Commerce program, she is also a certified Change Management Practitioner and adult educator. People who have worked with her describe her as knowledgeable, driven, and passionate.

She is committed to the human dimension of work, believing that relationships are a businesss most valuable asset. This people-first philosophy has been a cornerstone of her career, from fostering community engagement at Dalhousie University to focusing on creating healthy, safe environments for families through her work in sustainable architecture.

While at Habit Studio, Karen focused on promoting Passive House principles, an advanced standard for energy-efficient construction, to contribute to a low-carbon future.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Senior Associate
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Sustainable Architecture
As Director of Business Development for Habit Studio, she focused on regenerative design, sustainable deep retrofits, and high-performance homes based on Passive House principles.
Change Management
A core component of her professional headline and skillset, she is a certified Change Management Practitioner, indicating a deep interest in organizational transformation.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Senior Associate
Davis Pier Consulting
1-2021
Freelance Consulting & Mentoring
Freelance
9-2020 - 2-2025
Director of Business Development
Habit Studio
12-2019 - 5-2020
Director of Programs
Eleanor Beaton & Company
10-2018 - 12-2019
Director, Communications and Marketing, Student Affairs (Acting)
Dalhousie University
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Education
2002 - 2004
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
University of Calgary
2000 - 2002
University Transfer Program
Medicine Hat College
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