Our first Alumni Shout-Out is from our 4EK Advisor, Karen Monteleone. Karen has always loved being a part of organizations, which is why she loves her job and working with 4Ever Knights. In her high school years, she was president of her class, a band member, a community volunteer, and a swim instructor at the YMCA. Karen always dreamed of becoming a television anchorwoman, but when it came to deciding which degree track she would follow at UCF she decided the advertising/ public relations program would present more opportunities than broadcast journalism. After graduating in 2005 and working in several marketing positions, she came full circle to UCF as program coordinator and adviser for the alumni association. Alongside her job, she worked up the ranks of the American Marketing Association's Central Florida Chapter, first by helping to coordinate events, then becoming vice president of marketing to eventually being president. Karen said she came to realize she's doing what she loves: helping people.
Some great facts about Karen are:
- She was born in Pittsburgh
- Her family includes her husband, Anthony, and her miniature dachshund, Cooper
- Her education is a Bachelor's degree in Ad/ PR from UCF
- Her motto is "don't bite off more than you can chew"
- Basic business philosophy: It's important to take small opportunities, because they'll lead to bigger ones
- Greatest challenge in the workforce: realizing you can't make everyone happy
- Favorite part of the job: helping to connect students with alumni
- Best advice: find a mentor
Karen's office is located on the second floor of the FAIRWINDS Alumni Center on campus. She's always up for a conversation and says "stop by any time!"
Karen can be reached at kmonte@mail.ucf.edu.
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