Project Team Highlight - Karen Phillips

March 21, 2024

Karen Phillips is a core team member of the Workday project. As the Director of the Business Office, Karen has been instrumental in the implementation, testing, and dialogue surrounding financial business processes.  Here is a little about Karen:

I have been with DePauw for over 25 years.  With the implementation of Workday, I am thrilled to consolidate the data silos on campus, streamlining departmental tasks. It's a challenging endeavor, but the end result will be well worth it. 

I am dedicated to speed walking and hiking when not engaged in university-related initiatives. I have undertaken challenging international hikes, including a 12-day, 200-mile journey across England's coast-to-coast path during a surprise heat wave with temperatures 90 degrees and above during a typical 50-degree time. Additionally, I completed a 100-mile hike along the West Highland Way in Scotland over the course of eight days through consistent downpouring rain every day except the first day. These experiences have been profoundly memorable and have underscored the necessity of adaptability in the face of nature's unpredictability. 

I am excited for my next adventure once Workday is implemented.