Karen Ludwig is M Square Media’s Vice President for Strategic Alliances. Karen will be in charge of forging new partnerships and empowering diverse talent amid the company’s extensive growth in Canada and worldwide. She will work to attract top talent from around the world, connect with key stakeholders in education, industry, and government, and find innovative solutions to Canada’s skills gaps.
Previously a Member of Parliament, Karen represented the federal electoral district of New Brunswick Southwest in the House of Commons from 2015 to 2019 – the only woman elected to represent this federal riding to date. During her tenure, she observed numerous complex challenges affecting global education, such as international student mobility.
Prior to entering politics, Karen was the Associate Dean of Faculty Development at Yorkville University and taught at the University of New Brunswick in the Master of Education and MBA programs. After serving in government, she returned to Yorkville as Vice-President for Growth Initiatives.