workplace influencer, speaker, author, Better Allies
Karen Catlin
workplace influencer, speaker, author | Better Allies
First heard Jul 2017 on Claim the Stage: A Podcast About Public Speaking and Speaking Up
About Karen
Karen Smith Catlin, born in 1963, is an American tech executive and advocate for inclusive workplaces. She has held prominent roles within the technology industry, including serving as a vice president in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer at Adobe Systems. Her career in technology began at Brown University, where she worked as a software developer on the Intermedia system from 1985 to 1990 and published multiple peer-reviewed articles in ACM journals. In 1993, she joined Macromedia as an early employee responsible for product localization. She later developed the program management discipline at the company and was promoted to vice president, overseeing shared engineering services across the product line. Following Adobe Systems' acquisition of Macromedia in 2006, Catlin continued her work at Adobe as an executive until 2012, managing shared engineering services. Beyond her corporate roles, Catlin is a frequent speaker at technology events and has authored five books. Her publications include guides on public speaking, creating inclusive workplaces, and hiring practices, reflecting her commitment to fostering diversity and belonging in professional environments. Her work emphasizes actionable strategies for inclusion and engagement, making her a recognized voice in technology and workplace inclusion.
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Latest episodes
6 on recordThe newest episodes Karen Catlin has appeared on. Open one to see it on its podcast.
HumanizeHer with Erica Lockheimer
Better Allies: Former Adobe VP Shifting Workplace Culture | Karen Catlin
Mar 17, 2026
Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast
Replay: Diversity Awareness with Karen Catlin
Nov 6, 2025
The Culture Advantage
“I never leave the pizza boxes:” Ally Actions with Karen Catlin
Nov 4, 2025
B The Way Forward
"What have I done here?” Former Adobe VP Karen Catlin on Leaving the Corporate World to Pursue Her Passion Project
Apr 2, 2025
The Will to Change: Where Leadership Meets the Courage to Evolve
E354: A Decade of Better Allies: Karen Catlin on Evolution, Resilience and the Continuing Work of Change
Mar 7, 2025
She+ Geeks Out Podcast
Allyship Actions and Learning Along the Way with Karen Catlin
Nov 27, 2024
Front End Happy Hour
Beyond the Bingo Card: Leadership Lessons with Karen Catlin
Oct 29, 2024
Everything Speaks
If You Call Yourself an Ally, You Probably Aren't One, with Dr. Akilah Cadet & Karen Catlin
Jul 25, 2024
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