Experience

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  KarenSalvaggio.com

  • Southern California

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Nov 2016 - Present
    • Southern California

    Driving coach, Business coach

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  Thunder Valley Racing

  • President

    • Sep 2004 - Nov 2021

    Thunder Valley Racing is an automobile racing promotions, marketing, and management company created to develop women race car drivers and promote women into the automotive and motorsports industries.The Thunder Valley Racing web site celebrates, supports, and promotes women in motorsports at all levels of the sport. The site was created and is maintained by an amazing group of volunteers. These women (and a few men) have built a true community of women racers and their fans.We have a vision of Thunder Valley Racing as the recognized point of entry for women race car drivers into the mainstream ranks of nationally and internationally known drivers. Our multi-faceted promotional program maximizes the intrinsic marketing advantages of women drivers.

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  SEMA/SBN

  • Select Committee Member

    • 2012 - 2014

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  K-12 Schools

  • California

  • Educator (Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent)

    • 1990 - 2012
    • California

    Karen's educational career spanned more than twenty years, and reflects a long record of success. Serving in every role from substitute teacher to superintendent of schools, Karen gleaned keen knowledge and rich experience from the field of education which she readily applies to her current endeavors. Recognized for her ability to bring people together to solve problems, in the field of education she is most noted for "turn-around schools" and bringing success to every organization in which she served. Her ability to intervene with tough organizational culture issues, to deal with difficult staffing or personnel issues, and for building teams to build success are hallmarks of her leadership skills. She is a noted public speaker, team-builder, resource developer, problem-solver, and responsible fiscal manager. Countless honors were bestowed to schools, districts, and organizations under Karen's leadership, including the Distinguished Schools award, achieving National Academic Demonstration Schools, and creating innovative programs for the disabled and individuals with special needs.