Karen Waters

Karen Waters is a Partner at Strategies 360 with more than 30 years of experience leading integrated public affairs, government relations, and communications strategies. She advises clients across education and workforce development initiatives, guiding complex efforts that require coordinated advocacy, coalition building, and stakeholder engagement.

Karen’s work spans bonds and levies, legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels, grassroots mobilization, and comprehensive communications planning. She has led initiatives that align policy development, public relations, and community engagement to move priorities forward in highly visible and politically sensitive environments.

Known for her strategic judgment and steady leadership, Karen helps organizations build durable coalitions, strengthen public trust, and execute disciplined campaigns that deliver measurable results. Her experience across policy, communications, and campaign strategy allows her to connect long term vision with practical execution.