Karen Jantsch

Karen Jantsch is an experienced professional in events management and programming, currently serving as a Senior Associate at Dimensional Fund Advisors since August 2019. With a diverse background that includes roles as a Programming Consultant for the City of Austin and Associate Director at Art Alliance Austin, Karen has demonstrated expertise in business operations, staff management, and finance operations. Previous positions include Programming Manager at Long Center for the Performing Arts, where significant achievements included exceeding financial goals, developing community-focused programming, and negotiating contracts for major television appearances. Karen also has experience in development and fundraising as a Development Associate with the St. Louis Public Library Foundation, and has a solid educational foundation with a Master's degree in Arts Administration from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor's degree in Classical Trombone Performance from the University of Miami.