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.

Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time with her
husband, Brian, their two children, and their

Karen with her daughter, Cora

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!