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Karen Charchan

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Founder and Executive Director (Roster #0000) at ArenaM
📍 Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Karen Charchan is a U. S. Army veteran and founder of ArenaM, a nonprofit that equips elite athletes and military members for fulfilling post-uniform careers. Leveraging her executive education from Georgetown and Dartmouth, she is a vocal advocate for veteran entrepreneurs, serving as a connector and advisor for organizations like Bunker Labs and NBCUniversal.

Karen is a strong supporter of athletic communities, evidenced by her contributions to the U. S. Ski Team and the Womens Sports Foundation. As a Penn State alumna, or "Nittany Lion, " she is also deeply interested in mindfulness and veteran wellness, openly sharing how these practices were a game-changer in her own transition.

As founder of ArenaM, Karen holds the unique designation of "Roster #0000, " symbolizing her role as the first member of the community she built.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Founder and Executive Director (Roster #0000)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States
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Veteran Transition
Her personal experience as an Army veteran and her work with ArenaM and Bunker Labs focuses on helping service members find purpose and identity after the military.
Athlete Advancement
A core mission of her nonprofit, ArenaM, is to support elite athletes transitioning to new careers. She is also a financial supporter of the U. S. Ski Team.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Founder and Executive Director (Roster #0000)
ArenaM
11-2019 - 1-2024
Ambassador / Mentor / Advisor / VIR Facilitator / Connector
Bunker Labs DC
3-2020 - 2-2021
Advisor: Veterans Programs
NBCUniversal
11-2019 - 8-2020
Strategy and Creative Advisor
Let's Connect Labs
9-2016 - 11-2019
DoD Program Director (Counterintelligence/Security)
US Army
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Education
Next Step: Transition to Business
The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
Executive Certificate
Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy
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