Karen Corbin Named Realize Bradenton Executive Director

Realize Bradenton is excited to welcome Karen Corbin to the role of executive director of Realize Bradenton. After serving three years as the organization’s director for community partnerships, Karen looks forward to continuing the momentum and taking Realize Bradenton to new levels of collaboration, innovation, and possibilities!

Karen comes to her new role with extensive experience in health care and education. Before coming to The Friendly City, Karen served as the executive director of the National Kidney Foundation in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Karen is exceptionally proud of her work with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), raising funds to support families and supporting research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

When asked what she looks forward to as executive director, Karen answered, “I am excited to provide meaningful initiatives and programs that energize and inspire the people of Bradenton.”