Carissa Karban

Founder, coach, and strategy professional with experience spanning leadership development, employee experience, community building, and emerging entertainment ventures. Currently serves as Co-founder and CLO of Astrapuffs, helping shape emotionally engaging player experiences and team culture for an AI-driven multiplayer game. Also founded The HEAL Collective and previously led Carissa Karban, LLC, where the focus was on coaching leaders toward greater self-awareness, confidence, and purpose. Earlier experience includes strategy execution consulting at BTS and employee experience advisory work, with a consistent emphasis on connection, trust, and human-centered leadership.