Karen Dowling

Dr. Karen A. Dowling is the Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer of Indiana Wesleyan University. The CPO role is critical in building a culture of biblical hospitality, which is one of the key strategies in the university’s strategic plan. This role also emphasizes the importance of the IWU people and their role in producing graduates of character, scholarship, and leadership… in other words, world changers! In her role, her duties encompass human resources, Kingdom diversity, and intercultural & global efforts. She also builds strategies focusing on mentoring, talent planning, and onboarding new employees for the institution. Karen oversees the Kingdom Diversity work at the university, is on the CCCU Diversity Commission, and works among four Units: IWU Marion campus, National & Global, Wesley Seminary and Central Administration. She is CQ® certified and emphasizes cultural responsiveness believing all people have culture and as we work together for Kingdom purposes.