Kari serves as Senior Communications Strategist at Scout Lab, a creative communications agency working with purpose-driven brands. Her work spans various industries with an emphasis on human and planetary health for clients such as Hey Jane, MilkMate, The Helm, Kindred and more. Kari’s experience includes litigation and crisis communications, messaging, media relations, content development, thought leadership and overarching communications strategy. Kari is an expert communicator and strategist with success launching companies out of stealth, announcing Series A raises, positioning startup founders as thought leaders, placing features in outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Tech Crunch and Cosmopolitan. Prior to Scout Lab, Kari served as a Public Relations Manager for a full-service agency, specializing in communications, messaging, brand positioning and media relations for B2B clients in highly technical industries including animal health, manufacturing, aerospace and beyond. Kari is a published writer on topics including LGBTQ representation and communications strategy and an advocate for survivors of intimate partner violence. She thrives when she’s doing work that matters and advancing social justice.