Karen Bryan-Chambers is the Senior Director of the nonprofit Leadership Academy at New Leaders. She has more than 26 years of professional experience, including 16 years as a teacher, five years as a principal, and five years in leadership development. As a successful turnaround principal, Karen led transformational school improvement at her Title I campus in New Orleans in the direct aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. At New Leaders, Karen shares her expertise and experiences to help leaders across the nation strengthen their capacity as effective advocates for equitable change.