Karen Templeton Joins FST as Communications Generalist

Karen Templeton

With Workday Financials go-live fast approaching, Karen Templeton has had to jump into the deep end in her role as Communications Generalist for the FST Team. She has already started developing content about End-to-End Testing and Workflow Control and Approvals, all while learning lots of other important information about Finance Transformation and the University in general.

Karen is definitely up to the challenge, though, and says that “so far, everything has been great. I have always admired UVA, and it’s exciting to be part of the University. Everyone has been welcoming and helpful, and I’m enjoying getting up to speed.”

Karen’s experience in risk communications and work in higher education, where she often had to create straightforward communications around complicated issues, will undoubtedly prove helpful in her role on the FST Communications Team. In addition to writing about End-to-End Testing and Workflow Control and Approvals, Karen will also be assisting the Communications Team with numerous other communications throughout implementation. She will also be working closely with the Provost Office change leaders.

Karen with her daughter, Cora

Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian, their two children, and their rescue dog, Phoebe. When not at one of her children’s soccer games or tennis practices, Karen likes to run, usually outdoors with Phoebe. She also loves to travel and has missed being able to do so these past 20 months. “I look forward to getting back on a plane!” She says.

Karen is also an avid reader and belongs to three book clubs. Additionally, she rarely misses an episode of Jeopardy, so it's probably best to avoid challenging her to a game of trivia. No wonder she’s learning about FST so quickly.

Glad to have you on the team, Karen!