Director, Critical LINK Management Group

Plenary Speaker

Karen Link is the director of Critical LINK Management Group, an Edmonton-based consulting firm offering innovative and effective solutions to regional labour and skill challenges. Karen has a diverse career spanning 29 years as a project manager and facilitator in the fields of formal and informal education, economic development, culture and tourism. Karen led the formation of the Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council. She has supported the Western Canadian cities of Calgary, Saskatoon and Vancouver develop their respective Immigrant Employment Councils. Karen is currently excited about a yearlong pilot project building welcoming and inclusive workplaces in Edmonton’s nonprofit sector.

Karen Link on establishing an immigrant employment council