Karin Edwards MPA, MAA, CFRE, SHRM-CP
Karin Edwards, MPA, MAA, CFRE, SHRM-CP, is a passionate leader in arts administration with over 25 years of experience in research, marketing, guided product development, producing theatrical events, managing arts companies, and touring. She currently serves as President of the City of St. George Arts Commission, Company Manager at the Utah Shakespeare Festival, and Arts Programming Coordinator at Utah Tech University. Karin brings unmatched dedication to fostering vibrant cultural experiences and has coordinated large-scale operations with annual impacts exceeding $85 million. She thrives in collaborative environments that value excellence, integrity, and creativity.
Karin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Spanish. She served a mission for her church and lived abroad for one and a half years, where she had the opportunity to use her Spanish language skills daily. Her educational background also includes a Master of Public Administration from Southern Utah University and studies in Organizational Leadership and Communications at Brigham Young University. Known for her meticulous approach and warm advocacy, she excels in cultivating meaningful relationships, championing the arts, and creating experiences that inspire and delight. Her enthusiasm for detail, from a color-coded calendar to thoughtfully crafted events, reflects her belief that excellence lies in both vision and execution.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Karin is a dedicated advocate for her community and the arts. She delights in mentoring colleagues, engaging audiences, and building connections that strengthen cultural vitality. Her personal passions include foreign languages, travel, board games, animal rehabilitation, and, humorously, puppy potty training. Karin’s unique blend of creativity, strategic leadership, and heartfelt dedication makes her a transformative force in the arts community of St. George, Utah.
• QPR Gatekeeper Certification
• NonprofitReady Elite
• Learn with Workday
• SHRM Certified Professional
• SHRM - Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) Exam Study Guide and Practice
• CFRE Certification
• Global Trends for Business and Society
• 12 Essential Leadership Skills
• Business Strategies for A Better World Specialization
• Business Strategies for Social Impact
• Conducting Exceptional Interviews
• Conducting Job Interviews (Full Course)
• Conflict Management: Staff to Staff (Full Course)
• Corruption at The Wharton School
• Evaluating Your Workplace Behavior
• Human Resources Management Capstone: HR for People Managers
• Introduction to Project Management Essentials
• Leadership Skills Opportunities & Resources
• Managing Employee Compensation
• Managing Employee Performance
• Preparing to Manage Human Resources
• Recruiting, Hiring, and Onboarding Employees
• Social Entrepreneurship
• The 7 Habits - Paradigms and Principles of Effectiveness (2.1)
• The Science of Well Being
• Workday Beyond Basics
• Writing for Results
• Financial Management Essentials
• Fundraising Essentials Certificate
• Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate
• Marketing Essentials Certificate
• Nonprofit Board Member Essentials
• Nonprofit Essentials Certificate
• Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills
• The role of Nonprofit Board Members in Revenue Generation
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advocate - Academic Search Committees: Diversity & Inclusion Skills for Searches & Hiring
• Southern Utah University - MPA
• Brigham Young University
• Brigham Young University - BS Psych
• University of Oklahoma - BA Psych